Hard Boiled Eggs

Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of leftover Easter eggs—so many that I eventually got sick of eating hard-boiled eggs! Don’t get me wrong, I love them, but there’s only so many you can eat before enough is enough. To keep things interesting, I started coming up with my own recipes, borrowing a few from friends and family, and even searching the internet for new ideas. If you’re in the same boat, here’s hoping you find some inspiration for using up those post-Easter hard-boiled eggs!

Old Fashioned Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs (hard boiled & peeled)

• 4 cups white vinegar

• 1 ½ cups water

• 1 ½ teaspoons course sea salt

• 1 tablespoon pickling spice

Instructions

In a pot, combine the vinegar, water, salt and pickling spice.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

While the brine is cooling, place peeled eggs into a clean jar.

Pour brine over eggs.

Seal your jar.  Wait 1 hour before placing in the refrigerator.

Let eggs sit in brine for at least 3 days before eating.

Potato and Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 2 lb. small new potatoes

• kosher salt

• Pepper

• 4 large eggs (hard boiled & peeled)

• 3 Tbsp. sour cream

• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

• 2 half-sour pickles

• 1/2 cup fresh dill

Directions

Place the potatoes in a large pot with water, and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, reduce heat, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.

Peel your leftover eggs  and roughly chop.

While the potatoes and eggs are cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Cut the potatoes in half (or quarter if large). Add the potatoes to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Fold in the eggs, pickles, and dill.

Deviled Egg Cracker Bites

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons spicy mustard

• 1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 package Ritz crackers

Instructions

Peel your leftover eggs and slice eggs in half. Place all yolks and 6-9 of the whites in a medium bowl (less whites will be more creamy). Discard or eat remaining whites.

Mash eggs to reach desired consistency. Add remaining ingredients and stir together.

Scoop desired amount of egg salad over crackers, garnish with additional paprika and serve.

Fried Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs

Instructions

Peel your leftover eggs and chop them into large chunks. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry egg chunks in melted butter until golden brown, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

BLT Egglets

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into quarters and cooked

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp. sliced fresh chives

• 1 tsp. hot sauce

• 1 tsp. red wine vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes

• 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, chives, hot sauce, and vinegar; season with salt and black pepper.

Halve the eggs. Spread mayonnaise mixture on cut side of one egg half. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, and bacon. then top with other half of egg; season with salt and black pepper.

Plastic Eggs

What about those plastic eggs? I’m always holding onto things for future crafts! Here are a few fun ideas you can try with your kiddos.

Maracas

Fill your eggs with uncooked noodles or unpopped popcorn. I put both in mine. I used hot glue to keep the plastic spoon attached.  You could use just about any glue, or tape.

Spring Color Plant Holders

I have herb seeds in mine. The kiddos love them.

Tea Light Holder (Photo from Pinterest)

Homemade Toy Fireflies

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-fireflies-that-really-light-up-147918

Flameless tea lights inside.

Submitted By Lisa Freed