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The best hard boiled egg recipes all in one place! If you have leftover hard boiled eggs or Easter eggs, you came to the right place. Plus, check out our bonus recipe for Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg.
Featured in this Post
- Basic Hard Boiled Egg Method
- Our Favorite Hard Boiled Egg Recipes
- Deviled Eggs
- Sriracha Deviled Eggs
- Egg Salad Recipe
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Chef Salad
- Classic Cobb Salad
- Layered Cold Pasta Salad
- Tuna Macaroni Salad
- Homestyle Potato Salad
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Ways to Cook Eggs
- How to Make Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg
- Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg Recipe
Hard boiled eggs are a great staple to have in the fridge! They are great for meal prep, quick snacks, and delicious salads. Whether you want to add more healthy fats and protein to your diet, or you happen to have a bunch of leftover dyed Easter eggs in the fridge, we have delicious recipes for you to try! The key to a delicious hard boiled eggs recipe is starting with perfect hard boiled eggs. Our two favorite ways are our Easy-to-Peel Eggs Recipe and our Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. With our recipes you’ll get firm hard-boiled yolks without the greenish ring.
Basic Hard Boiled Egg Method
- Start by adding your large eggs in a single layer to the bottom of a large pot or large saucepan. Make sure they have space around them and they aren’t stacked on each other.
- Then, add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs with one to two inches of water. Use cold water – if you use hot water it will mess up the cooking time.
- Add salt and baking soda to the pot and then bring the eggs to a boil on the stove over high heat.
- As soon as the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and boil for one minute.
- After one minute, cover the pot with a lid and remove from the heat.
- Then, let the eggs sit, covered, for ten minutes.
- While the eggs are sitting, prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- When the ten minutes are up, drain some of the water out of the pan, and then use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs into the ice bath. If you are using the eggs immediately, lightly crack the eggs before adding to the water.
- Let the eggs sit in the ice bath until they are cool to the touch. If you are not using them right away, place eggs in the fridge until ready to use.
- Peel each cooked egg under cold running water. The trick to peeling the eggs is breaking the membrane. I tap the egg lightly on the counter and then roll it back and forth a few times.
Our Favorite Hard Boiled Egg Recipes
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a delicious finger food that makes the perfect addition to any party spread. The smooth, creamy filling is so yummy! Plus, they are so easy to make. We always plan for 2-3 deviled eggs per person at a gathering – they are just THAT good!
Sriracha Deviled Eggs
If you like spicy foods, then you are going to love this fire-y twist on a classic! These Sriracha Deviled Eggs are so delicious! I love Sriracha on just about anything and these Sriracha deviled eggs are no exception. The Sriracha perfectly complements the creaminess of the egg whites and the filling. My family loves deviled eggs, but not everyone likes them spicy. So, I make about half of them spicy and the other half I just sprinkle with a little paprika. That way people who aren’t as fond of spice as I am can still enjoy them.
Egg Salad Recipe
This is a classic egg salad recipe made with simple ingredients, but great flavor! It is a great protein-packed lunch or snack option. The best egg salad recipe hack is to make it with all those leftover dyed Easter eggs.
Egg Salad Sandwich
This classic egg salad sandwich recipe is the perfect lunch option. We love to serve egg salad sandwiches during the days following Easter because my kids insist on dyeing what seems like dozens of eggs, and I’m constantly looking for ways to use them up. This is the best egg salad recipe because it is creamy and flavorful and tastes delicious on croissants, toast, crackers, just about anything!
Buffalo Chicken Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is one of my favorite dishes to make at home for lunch! It tastes just like those fancy salads you get at a restaurant, but for a fraction of the cost, and it’s super simple to make. I can’t think of how many times I forget to eat lunch on a busy day or when I nibble at my kids’ leftover sandwich crusts instead of enjoying an actual lunch. This salad is so easy to throw together, especially if you bake the chicken ahead of time!
Chef Salad
This light and tasty chef salad is just what you need to feel good with all the delicious toppings. Meat and cheeses with fresh vegetables are the perfect combinations for creating a light and refreshing salad. Add your favorite dressing like this homemade ranch dressing on top, and enjoy a delicious lunch or light dinner!
Classic Cobb Salad
Cobb Salad is a hearty, protein-packed salad that is bursting with flavor. A good homemade cobb salad typically boasts hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon and lots of yummy veggies. It is typically served as a main course but can also be served as a side salad at potlucks or to complement a lighter meal. Because of the good amount of protein, this salad is very filling and can keep you full for hours!
Layered Cold Pasta Salad
This cold pasta salad tastes as good as it looks! It is a complementary side dish at BBQs and potlucks, but it really is a complete and hearty meal in itself. Layer the ingredients on top of each other for a beautiful appearance. Scoop it out from the bottom to the top getting every layer on your plate. This is the perfect combination!
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna macaroni salad is always a crowd-pleaser. You can customize it any way you want, from the add-ins to the dressing. This recipe is super easy to double and make for a large crowd, or size down to make as a side dish for smaller families. Great for BBQs, potlucks, family gatherings (or family reunions), or just as a light lunch!
Homestyle Potato Salad
In our family, we can’t imagine a family barbecue, picnic, or game day buffet without this rich and creamy homemade potato salad as a side dish. Now, I know that everyone says their mom makes the best potato salad, but in this case it’s totally true! From tender cooked potatoes, to the tangy sweetness of a special potato salad dressing, to the crunch of sweet pickles, you’ll love this easy potato salad recipe. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to that store-bought stuff again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baking soda! Baking soda helps to loosen the membrane inside the shell. It changes the pH of the egg white. This makes the egg so much easier to peel. Also, don’t use fresh eggs. Eggs should be about 4 days old before boiling.
If I am eating a plan hard-boiled egg as a snack I like to sprinkle a little salt, pepper, and hot sauce on top! They are also delicious with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
If you are boiling the whole dozen eggs, then place them back in the original carton and store in the fridge. If you are just boiling a few eggs, store them in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
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More Ways to Cook Eggs
How to Make Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg
Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg
Ingredients
- 1 slice sourdough bread toasted
- 1/2 avocado mashed
- 1 hard boiled egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spread mashed avocado over the toast.
- Grate the egg with the small side of a box grater. Sprinkle the grated egg over the avocado toast and add salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Top with hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Add Everything Bagel seasoning for more flavor.
- Add a layer of spinach below the avocado for more fiber.
I used this method for making hard boiled eggs and it worked perfectly. We made deviled eggs for our weekend family dinner and they were a big hit.
I loved the idea of putting hard boiled eggs on toast. Just enjoyed that this morning.