10 Uses for Leftover Easter Eggs

Leftover eggs after Easter can last for days, because most people overestimate how many eggs they will actually need. Luckily, leftover eggs can be used in a number of ways. If you find yourself left with a handful of extra eggs this year, dust off your culinary skills and try some of these suggestions for those unused eggs.

Appetizers
1. Plain Hard-Boiled Eggs – Simply shell the egg and eat it. There's nothing like a good boiled egg with a little pepper on it.
2. Deviled Eggs – Cut your shelled eggs in half and remove the yolks. Mix the yolk with some mustard powder, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Take this mixture and spoon it back into one-half of an egg white.  Sprinkle some paprika decoratively on top. You can even change the filling and use avocado or seafood instead.
3. Chip Dip – Mix about 7 or 8 leftover eggs with cream cheese in a blender. Add onions, salsa, or chives for a great tasting dip.
4. Hot Pepper Pickled Eggs – Place the leftover eggs in the liquid from jar of jalapeños or other peppers.  Let eggs marinate for a week and then enjoy.

Salads
5. Egg Salad – Chop eggs and mix with some mustard, mayonnaise, and dill for a wonderful sandwich spread.
6. Garden Salads – Simply shell the eggs and dice both egg white and yolk to make a nice garnish for your salad.
7. Potato Salad – Wash and peel 1 pound of potatoes and place in sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes simmer for about 15 minutes until soft; then drain and cool. Mix 1 or 2 chopped eggs along with 1 cup of diced onion and 1/2 cup of chopped celery. Add in 1/4 cup of pickle relish and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or plain salad dressing. Cube potatoes and blend with dressing. Cover and let chill for several hours.

Side Dishes
8. Asparagus – For an easy side dish, serve this tasty vegetable with butter and diced egg.

Entrees
9. Meatloaf – Chop up the leftover eggs and add them to the meatloaf mixture before baking or place a whole hard-boiled egg in the center of the meatloaf for a big surprise.
10. Casseroles – Mix leftover eggs with mashed potatoes, cheese, butter and chives. Or add eggs to mixture of chicken, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots.  Both will give you a scrumptious dinner that is easy to make.


Author: Anne Jefferson