9 ways to turn leftover hard boiled eggs into something new

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Did you make a bunch of hard boiled eggs to bring to a summer picnic — maybe too many to use? Well, don’t fret. Here are creative ways to make or reuse hard boiled eggs in an entirely new dish.

A hard-boiled egg is cut in half with the yolk placed in a separate white bowl. There is a metal bowl with whole hard-boiled eggs in the background and a black plate beside the bowls.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

How to Boil a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

A person lifting the lid off a pot of boiling eggs on a stovetop.
How to Boil a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Before talking about ways to reuse hard boiled eggs, you may need a primer on the perfect way to make hard boiled eggs. Here are easy-to-follow instructions that are bound to work for you.
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Avocado Toast with Grated Egg

Avocado toast on a wooden cutting board.
Avocado Toast with Grated Egg. Photo credit: Eggs All Ways.

It’s easy to turn hard boiled eggs into a different kind of breakfast dish when you grate those eggs and then serve them with a delicious avocado toast.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast with Grated Egg

Soy Sauce Eggs

Soy sauce eggs on a white plate garnished with scallions.
Soy Sauce Eggs. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Yet another recipe that requires hard boiling leftover eggs. These soy sauce eggs are bursting with umami flavors. You can keep them as an afternoon pick-me-up or serve them as an appetizer at a dinner party.
Get the Recipe: Soy Sauce Eggs

Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Four deviled egg halves on a green plate, garnished with paprika, accompanied by pink and orange artificial flowers.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you can boil water, then you can make deviled eggs. This easy recipe for Grandma’s deviled eggs will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Try not to eat them all in one sitting.
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Bacon and Egg Salad

An egg salad sandwich on a slice of bread with parsley.
Bacon and Egg Salad. Photo credit: Eggs All Ways.

Turn leftover eggs from Easter into egg salad? Boring, right? Wrong. This bacon and egg salad is more than just eggs and mayo. You’ve got crispy bacon and tender greens to give it a pop of color and flavor.
Get the Recipe: Bacon and Egg Salad

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

A bowl of creamy potato salad with egg garnished with paprika and chopped herbs.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad. Photo credit: Eggs All Ways.

Did you make deviled eggs for Easter and that’s what you’ve got leftover? No worries. You can make this deviled egg potato salad that combines those already seasoned eggs with potatoes for a delightful side dish.
Get the Recipe: Deviled Egg Potato Salad

TikTok Egg Boil

TikTok Egg Boil. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.
TikTok Egg Boil. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Yes, even TikTok has an answer for your leftover, hard boiled Easter eggs. You can make this TikTok egg boil that features hard-boiled eggs bathed in a spicy butter sauce. Who knew eggs could pack such a flavor punch.
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Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad on a salad leaves.
Avocado Egg Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

After Easter, you’re probably looking to eat fewer carbs. Well, then you’re going to love this avocado egg salad. It’s made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a low-carb twist on classic egg salad.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Ramen Chicken Noodles

Keto Ramen Chicken Noodles in a black bowl with various vegetables and boiled egg.
Ramen Chicken Noodles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

If you’re stocking up on ramen noodles to send your college kids a care package, keep a few for yourself. YOu’ll want them for this dish, using leftover hard boiled eggs, along with chicken, vegetables, avocado and more.
Get the Recipe: Ramen Chicken Noodles

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