14+ Best Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs Recipes: Ways To Use Up Cooked Eggs
These leftover hard boiled eggs recipes are so tasty that it's worth making some extra eggs for planned leftovers. They are an awesome protein option to keep on hand for a quick meal and are particularly convenient for keto and low-carb lifestyles. From classics like egg salad and deviled eggs to baked scotch eggs and egg pizza, these recipes give leftover hard boiled eggs new life!
To hard boil your eggs, bring a pot of water to a full rolling boil. Turn the heat to low and use a skimmer or slotted spoon to slowly place your eggs into the water.
6 large eggs
Return the heat to high and set the timer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat when the timer is done, and rinse the eggs in cold water by placing the pan in your sink. Drain off the hot water and let cold water run over the eggs until cool enough to peel.
Tap the egg on your countertop to crack, and peel. Place peeled eggs into a storage container and cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
Once cooled, slice eggs in half lengthwise. Pop the egg yolks out and place in a small bowl. Set the egg whites on a serving platter or in a storage container.
Mash the egg yolks using a fork until no large chunks remain. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
3 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, each, salt & pepper
Mix until creamy. Spoon small portions into the egg yolks, or pipe the egg yolk mixture if desired.
Top with paprika, chopped bacon, or chives if desired.
paprika
Notes
For a spicy twist, you can swap out the vinegar for a dash of Tabasco sauce!
Take a look at myInstant Pot hard-boiled eggs for an extra simple and fool-proof way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!
When hard-boiling eggs, some people add vinegar or baking soda to the water. However, I've never noticed a difference in the ease of how my eggs peel.
You can fill your eggs with either a spoon or a piping bag. Use a large open star tip, like the Wilton brand 1M that I used here, to pipe the filling into each egg white.