What to Do with Hard-Boiled Eggs – After Easter

With Easter sneaking up on us, you’re probably going to have more hard-boiled eggs than you know what to do with.

I know, I will. With 3 kids who want to paint as many eggs as possible, we’ll be full up on our eggy friends that’s for sure.

• Egg salad – Another obvious choice for using hard-boiled eggs is to make egg salad. Rather than making plain egg salad, add capers and olives. This can be used with deviled eggs or as a topper for your favorite greens.

• Deviled eggs– Obviously one way to use hard-boiled eggs is to make deviled eggs. Half the work is already done for you; you simply have to peel the eggs, slice them and then add the remaining ingredients. Depending upon how well your family enjoys deviled eggs, this could use up quite a few of your child’s Easter eggs.

• Scotch eggs – Wrap your hard-boiled eggs in sausage (turkey sausage is an option if you’re trying to cut calories), roll them in seasoned breading and then deep fry them. They can be served at room temperature or warm. These are often served for breakfast or brunch.

• Homemade Thousand Island dressing – Finely diced, the hard-boiled eggs can be added to your favorite Thousand Island dressing. The dressing can then be used to top a tossed salad or as a dressing for sandwiches.

• Chicken Salad – There are so many different recipes for chicken salad. Take a look in your cookbooks or on the internet to try something new. Adding chopped eggs will provide extra protein and flavor.

• Pickled eggs – This is one other way to use whole boiled eggs. Make a solution of salt, spices, seasonings and vinegar. Bring the solution to a boil, allowing it to simmer for five minutes, and then pour it over the peeled eggs. Allow the eggs to remain in the solution for a day or two before serving. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, if your family doesn’t eat them all before then.

• Soup garnish – Boiled eggs make a great garnish for hearty soups. Imagine having gazpacho or black bean soup and then adding the chopped eggs. This will provide protein for vegetable soup as well as contrasting texture.
There are many uses for hard-boiled eggs. You can use one of the above or find other recipes with eggs as an ingredient.