Do you have leftover eggs from Easter, or are you in search of unexpected ways to put a carton of eggs to good use? Well, the search ends here with our collection of tasty ideas to elevate the protein staple and egg salad fixture into filling meals you can enjoy for both lunch and dinner—long after the Easter bunny has gone. Of course we have warm-weather Southern staples like deviled eggs and potato salad, but there are also veggies with a grated egg topping, crisp salads, and perfectly hard-boiled eggs layered atop slices of toasted bread. Whether you chop, toss, or sprinkle a little paprika on top of them, here are 17 appetizing reasons to start boiling and peeling those shells soon.
Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs
Recipe: Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs
Dress this springtime favorite up with shredded hard-cooked eggs and a sharp, pungent tarragon sauce.
Tuna-Apple Mini Melts
Recipe: Tuna-Apple Mini Melts
Canned white tuna combines with apples, eggs, and cheese to make a creamy filling for each palm-sized phyllo treat.
Chicken Pot Pie
Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie
Not only is this comforting classic brushed with egg on top to make the pastry shiny and golden brown, but the bubbly mixture inside is made from veggies, chicken, and hard-cooked eggs.
Fipps Family Potato Salad
Recipe: Fipps Family Potato Salad
A family-favorite recipe made with love and, of course, potatoes, Duke's Mayo, and boiled eggs.
Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs
This picnic favorite is packed with big Tex-Mex flavor, like jalapeño pepper, chili powder, green onions, and cilantro to make one fiery bite.
She-Crab Soup
Recipe: She-Crab Soup
Carolina Lowcountry's claim to fame is this creamy soup stuffed with crab and a splash of sherry. Garnish with eggs, and enjoy it by the spoonful.
Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Devilishly delicious and cheesy, we dare you to eat just one.
Chopped Kale and Bacon Salad
Recipe: Chopped Kale and Bacon Salad
If you like it, then as always, you should put an egg on it.
Barbecue Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Barbecue Deviled Eggs
Meet our new favorite duo: barbecue pork and deviled eggs.
Asparagus Mimosa
Recipe: Asparagus Mimosa
Eggs and asparagus make an unlikely yet mouthwatering pairing, especially with hot sauce and smoked sausage sprinkled over each tender tip.
Kale Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Pickled Onions
Recipe: Kale Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Pickled Onions
All hail the queen of greens and its tasty toppings!
Country-Ham-and-Egg Toasts
Recipe: Country-Ham-and-Egg Toasts
Everything’s better with an egg on top, including toast.
Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs
A flavorful break from tradition, these deviled eggs have just the right amount of heat and spice to keep things interesting.
Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
Recipe: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
Doesn't the name just say it all? So good, you'll be singing this side dish's praises all summer long.
Dirty Rice Scotch Eggs
Recipe: Dirty Rice Scotch Eggs
It's like our Southern take on Japanese-style sushi, except we rolled a dirty rice sausage mixture around hard-cooked eggs and deep fried it to perfection.
Fresh Herb Potato Salad
Recipe: Fresh Herb Potato Salad
This summer side dish is full of fresh herbs and plenty of flavor.
Smoked Egg Salad Toasts
Recipe: Smoked Egg Salad Toasts
We never grow tired of egg salad in the South, particularly when it's smoky and piled high on slices of toasted bread.
