This Spring Season, Make the Most of Every Egg!
From crafting the perfect spring-inspired quiche to creating charming DIY projects with empty egg shells—you’re in the right place.
Want to make the most of every egg? Discover the clever tricks to stretch your carton and even learn how to freeze eggs for later use. Scroll down for creative recipes, fun crafts, and smart tips to make the most of every egg carton.
Must-Have Easter Tips and Tricks
Hard-Boiling Eggs is Easier Than You Think
Crack into Easter prep with confidence! Our no-fail hard-boiled egg guide is your first step to a colorful (and delicious) celebration. Whether you’re dyeing, deviling, or snacking, it all starts here.
Inspire Little Gardeners, One Eggshell at a Time
Starting seeds inside eggshells is fun and environmentally friendly project to do with kids. The eggshells provide natural nutrients that help the seedlings grow strong, and when it’s time to plant, simply transfer both the seedling and its eggshell to the garden!
Never Waste an Egg Again: How to Freeze Eggs for Later Use
There is no need to throw away leftover egg whites, yolks, or even whole eggs after using them for cooking, baking, or craft projects – freezing them saves time, money and reduces waste.
Recipes For All Your Easter Festivities
Egg Safety & Handling – Get the Facts!
- Hard-boiled (and raw) eggs should be kept refrigerated at a temperature of 40° F or lower.
- Hard-boiled eggs must be refrigerated within 2 hours after cooking in an uncovered bowl in the refrigerator to remain safe to eat.
- Do not store hard-boiled eggs in the carton.they came in – use a bowl or plate.
- Hard-boiled eggs, still in the shell, are safe in the fridge for up to one week after cooking.
- Peeled, hard-boiled eggs should be consumed within 48 hours.
- If you’re not decorating hard-boiled eggs immediately after cooking, store them in an uncovered bowl in the refrigerator. Refrigerate again after they are decorated.
- If you hide eggs for an egg hunt, ensure they don’t come into contact with dirt, animals, or lawn chemicals, and refrigerate them again after being found.
- If you plan on consuming your decorated eggs, discard any cracked eggs and/or eggs that have been out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours,
- If your decorated eggs have been out of refrigeration for longer than 2 hours, keep them on display and cook another batch of hard-boiled eggs for eating.
FAQ
- Should people still decorate eggs this Easter?
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Yes! Whether it’s Easter brunch or the Passover Seder table, eggs are at the center of cherished Easter and Passover traditions and memories, and this year is no different. Decorating eggs for Easter is a family-friendly and affordable holiday tradition, and this year we’re helping people make the most of their cartons to produce beautiful art they can safely eat.
To make the most of your cartons and ensure none of that edible art goes to waste, make sure to decorate using food-safe ingredients so that your eggs are not only festive, but safe to eat afterwards. And remember: decorate and refrigerate! You can safely display decorated hard-boiled eggs for up to two hours, after which you’ll want to put them in the refrigerator to keep them safe to eat. Properly refrigerate hard-boiled eggs in their shells for up to one week to enjoy on their own or in your favorite recipes—egg salad anyone?
- What’s the best way to use hard-boiled eggs after they’ve been decorated?
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To make the most of your eggs, we recommend hard-boiling, decorating and refrigerating Easter eggs not more than a week before you will use them. Hard-boiled eggs decorated with food-safe ingredients can be displayed at room temperature for up to two hours. Properly stored and refrigerated, when the festivities are done, those hard-boiled eggs can then be eaten as snacks, chopped up on salads or turned into delicious dishes like egg salad!/
- Will there be enough eggs available for the spring holidays?
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Egg farmers are working around the clock to ensure everyone has the eggs they need for their Easter and Passover holiday celebrations. While it’s going to take a sustained period with no additional bird flu detections on egg farms to return the national egg supply to normal, there is some good news: It has been more than a month since the last detection of bird flu on an egg farm, which has helped to stabilize supply and grow our inventory. There should be more than enough eggs available for the holiday recipes, baking and decorating Americans do every Easter and Passover.
- What will happen with the price of eggs for Easter?
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America’s egg farmers know how important it is to have affordable eggs available, especially during the Easter season.
It’s important to remember that eggs are sold on markets as agricultural commodities, like corn and wheat, and wholesale prices for eggs are driven largely by supply and demand. The national egg supply has been strained due to bird flu, but the good news is that consumer demand has moderated as it always does in the weeks before the Easter buying season begins.
Additionally, it has been more than a month since the last detection of bird flu on an egg farm, which has also helped to stabilize supply. While no one can predict the future, we’re hopeful people will see some relief at the store shelf in time for the spring holidays, when eggs are so important for Easter and Passover celebrations.