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Leftover Easter eggs? Try out these recipe ideas using hard-cooked eggs!

If you’ve got some hard-cooked eggs leftover from Easter that haven’t been left unrefrigerated for more than a few hours, you can turn them into some tasty devilled eggs pretty easily. Whether you prefer a classic devilled eggs or one of the variations below, there is sure to be a devilled egg to suit your taste.

Herbed

  • 2 tbsp (30mL) fresh chives, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) fresh parsley, minced
  • pinch dried tarragon
  • pinch dried garlic powder

Garnish with cherry tomato wedges.

California Style

  • 2 tbsp (30mL) sin-dried tomatoes, minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) fresh basil, minced OR 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • dash of balsamic vinegar

Garnish with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.

Shrimp & Olives

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) cooked shrimp, mashed
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) fresh parsley, minced
  • drained horseradish and lemon juice to taste

Garnish with small cooked shrimp and sliced black olives.

Something’s Fishy

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) smoked salmon or flaked crab meat, mashed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22mL) capers, chopped
  • minced fresh dill and lemon juice to taste

Garnish with smoked salmon & fresh dill.

Dilled Eggs & Caviar

  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22mL) roasted red pepper, minced
  • 1 1/2 fresh dill, minced OR 1/2 (2mL) dried dill
  • few drops of lemon juice

Garnish with caviar.

Greek

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 12 large pitted Kalamata olived, chopped

Garnish with grated or slivered lemon rind, olive slices and oregano sprigs.

French

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) cooked spinach, chopped & well drained
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) brie cheese, diced

Garnish with fresh thyme.

Mexican

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) salsa (drained if very wet)
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) cheddar or monterey jack cheese, shredded

Garnish with chili powder, fresh cilantro and shredded cheese.

Italian

  • 1/2 cup (125mL) proscuitto, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50mL) parmesan cheese, grated

Garnished with fresh parlsey or basil and chopped proscuitto.