Five Recipes for Eggs: Savory Options that Aren’t Just for Breakfast

Part of the reason that eggs are so incredible and edible is because of how versatile they are. They can easily be added to a number of recipes that are delicious at any time of the day.rnThe EZ Cracker Egg Separator makes preparation of any of these dishes even easier. It perfectly cracks eggs every time without making a mess or getting eggshell in your meal.rnTry out one of these delicious egg recipes at your next dinner party, picnic, or holiday get together. Cajun Devilled Eggs This recipe is a fun take on devilled eggs. Simply adding a little bit of store-bought barbecue sauce gives these eggs a deep southern bite. 12 hard-boiled eggsrn1/3 cup mayonnaisern2 tablespoons bbq saucern2 tablespoons sweet relishrn½ tsp saltrn¼ tsp black pepperrnpinch cayenne pepperrnparsley for garnishrnPeel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and set them aside in a large bowl. Place the whites on a separate plate. Mash up the yolks and add the mayonnaise, bbq sauce, relish, salt, black and red pepper. Stir this up as well as you can. If you have a mixer, feel free to use it. The better you combine the ingredients the tastier and fluffier the filling will be. Now you simply spoon the yolk mixture back into the whites and garnish with a little parsley. This is a great recipe for a fun summertime barbecue. Vegetable and Cheese Egg Wedges This is a surprisingly easy to make dish. It is great for brunch, as an appetizer, or combined with a fresh salad for supper. You can even lighten it up by using egg whites and low-fat cheese. 4 beaten eggsrn½ cup chopped broccolirn1 red bell pepper, choppedrn3 cloves garlicrn1/3 cup skim milkrn¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flourrn2 cups shredded cheddar cheesern1 cup creamy cottage cheesernoil for cookingrn1 cup spaghetti sauce or salsa Start by heating up a small amount of olive oil in a pan. Brown the garlic and then add the chopped pepper and broccoli. You don’t have to cook this too long. Maybe 3 minutes on high. Just to soften them up a little bit so they aren’t too hard after baking. Now get a large bowl and beat together the eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder. When it is well-combined stir in the cheddar and cottage cheese with the garlic/pepper/broccoli mixture. Grease up a 9-inch pie plate and pour the whole mixture in there. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, until it is a nice golden brown. Check it periodically after 20 minutes or so by putting a knife in the middle. When it comes out clean, you are all set. When you are ready to serve just cut the mixture into wedges. It is best to top it with a homemade or organic spaghetti sauce or salsa. Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Egg Salad Egg salad is great because it is so easy to come up with exciting variations. This recipe calls for sun-dried tomato and basil, but feel free to get creative and try your own version! 3 peeled hard-boiled eggsrn¼ cup mayonnaisern¼ cup sour creamrn1 tsp mustardrn¼ cup chopped fresh basilrn¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatorn¼ tsp paprikarnsalt and pepper to taste If you have a food processor you can mix everything up in that. If not, just get a large bowl and mash everything together as best you can. This particular recipe is great as an open-faced sandwich, with a little bit of parmesan or mozzarella cheese melted on top. Egg and Vegetable Ragout This is an easy and delicious dinner. It is best served over your favorite toasted bread, preferably something fresh from the bakery. 1 ½ cup snap peas, string and tip removedrn1 cup chopped zucchinirn4 green onions, choppedrn4 tsp butterrn2 tablespoons flourrn1 ¼ cup milkrn2 tsp grated Parmesanrn1 tsp mustard of your choicern4 hard-boiled eggs, choppedrn4 slices bread of your choice Start by cooking the peas and zucchini in a little bit of boiling salt water for about 3 minutes. Drain.rnFor the sauce, cook the green onions in hot margarine until they are tender. Stir in the flour and then pour in the milk. Cook while stirring until it thickens up and becomes bubbly. Now add the Parmesan, mustard, and cooked vegetables. Cook for another minute or so and then carefully stir in the eggs. Serve over the bread of your choice. Mexican Baked Eggs This is another easy recipe that is great at any time of the day!rn8 eggsrn2 tablespoons butterrn6 tablespoons milkrn¾ tsp saltrn½ tsp pepperrn1 tsp cuminrn2/3 cup sharp cheddar or other shredded Mexican cheese blendrn4 ounce can green chiles, choppedrnsalsa Heat oven to 350 degrees. Allow butter to melt in an 8” square pan in the oven. Take it out (don’t forget oven mitts!) and shake it to distribute the butter.rnIn a separate bowl beat the eggs with the milk, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour them over the butter in the pan and bake 10 minutes or so. Sprinkle the cheese and chiles on top and use a spatula to break up the mixture. Continue baking, breaking up the mixture now and again until the eggs set. Top with salsa and serve! Enjoy these recipes and get out there and start creating new ones of your own!