Easter has just passed us by and one of our family’s favorite traditions is coloring hard boiled eggs but that means there’s a whole lot of eggs to eat. So, what do you do with the leftovers? Here’s 8 leftover hard boiled eggs recipe ideas.
8 Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe Ideas
Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches
Yield: 4-6 Sandwiches
Egg Salad Recipe
When it comes to egg salad, you either love it or you don't, but if you like deviled eggs you need to try this recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Mayo
- 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon White Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Hard boil and when cooled, peel eggs.
- Slice or chop hard boiled eggs into bite sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add in the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar and paprika and combine.
- Add salt and pepper at your taste discretion.
- Serve up on your favorite bread as sandwiches or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Egg Salad BLT Sandwiches
This was a random concoction we discovered by accident but now it’s one of my son’s favorites. Add egg salad to your BLT in lieu of the mayo and elevate your BLT to a whole new level. Bonus, it’s a great way to use up those leftover hard boiled eggs.
Deviled Eggs
My youngest son calls these “doubled” eggs! So, that’s what we call them too. My favorite tip to make deviled eggs is to place all the ingredients in a plastic zippered bag.
Then, zip close and mix the ingredients together until they are well combined. Then, snip one corner of the bag off and pipe the filling into the eggs. Of course, garnishing it with a little paprika for pizzazz.
Yield: 12
Classic Deviled Eggs
Delicious classic deviled egg recipe. Perfect for using up leftover hard boiled eggs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs,
- 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 Teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Paprika garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil eggs and once cooled, peel. Slice in half, separate the yolk and egg white. Place the egg white in a dish for later.
- Combine the egg yolk, 6 T. mayonnaise, 2 tsp. mustard, 2 tsp. white vinegar, and a dash of salt and pepper. Place in a zippered bag and seal.
- Mix together the ingredients in the bag.
- Snip a small piece of one corner and pipe filling into the egg white.
- Garnish with paprika.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
I had never thought to pair leftover hard boiled eggs with pasta salad, until my friend Ally (Sweet Savory Eats) mentioned this deviled egg past salad recipe of hers. It’s a delicious side that can be paired with some hamburgers for a quick weeknight meal or another holiday gathering. Get the full recipe here.
Hard Boiled Eggs for Breakfast
one of our favorite simple breakfasts is to eat a couple of peeled hard boiled eggs with some fruit and sweet bread.
Potato Salad
One of my favorite parts of potato salad is the egg. Sometimes, I will buy pre-packaged potato salad and add in cubed hard boiled eggs for a halfway homemade potato salad! I also like this potato salad recipe from fellow Iowan, Iowa Girl Eats. We aren’t huge fans of relish in our pasta salad, what about you?
Egg Avocado Toast
This has become a big trend lately. Toast up some artisan bread, smash up an avocado and top with a sliced hard boiled egg for a protein-packed, flavorful breakfast that’s delicious at home or on the go.
Add Eggs to Any Salad
We love to buy bagged salad kits and a sliced hard boiled egg is an easy addition to any salad. Make up a salad bar with lots of chopped vegetables, shredded cheese, croutons, lettuce and sliced hard boiled eggs. It’s a delicious and simple healthy dish after a holiday weekend.
Hard Boiled Egg Frequently Asked Questions
How do you hard boil eggs?
Place a dozen eggs in tap water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 12 minutes before replacing with cold water (makes them easier to peel). Dry and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
How long do hard boiled eggs last?
They last for 7 days in the refrigerator but can spoil more quickly if not boiled correctly.
How do you peel a hard boiled egg?
After the eggs have been boiled, place in ice cold water to help them peel more easily. Then, gently crack the egg all over and place under running water. Then, remove the shell. The running water should help lift the shell away from the egg as you peel.
What can you make with hard boiled eggs?
Popular dishes included deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, potato salad, pasta salad, and egg avocado toast. You can also slice them up and serve over any salad.
How do you slice hard boiled eggs?
We like to use this egg slicer.
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