12 Hard-Boiled Egg Recipes That Go Way Beyond Breakfast
There are so many tasty ways to use up leftovers!
Hard-boiled eggs are a protein-packed breakfast that so many people reach for first thing in the morning. After the eggs simmer in boiled water and get dunked in an ice bath, the egg whites become firm, the yolks turn powdery-soft, and the flavor develops into something rich and savory.
But hard-boiled eggs are so downright delicious that they make an excellent addition to a lot of lunch and dinner dishes, too. Hard-boiled eggs are a key ingredient in potluck staples like deviled eggs, cookout must-haves like potato salad, and crowd-pleasing lunches like Cobb salads. But this roundup of recipes also has fun new ways to use up hard-boiled eggs, such as tossing them in tuna salad, adding them to macaroni salad, or pairing them with candied bacon.
If you have hard-boiled eggs on hand from an easy breakfast, a satiating midday snack, or a deviled egg appetizer, this list of hard-boiled egg recipes proves that you can reimagine the extras in lots of tasty ways. But if you don’t have leftovers lying around, you can easily whip up a batch (make sure you know how long it takes to cook them) before trying one of these ideas. Just use this simple trick to peel hard-boiled eggs, and you’ll have so many delicious dishes on deck.
Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes—this Cobb salad has it all (plus, a creamy new addition: blue cheese dressing). It’s big and beautiful enough to steal the show and feed a crowd.
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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Here’s a mashup of tangy deviled eggs and creamy macaroni salad. Prepping this dish a day or two ahead won’t just simplify hosting, but it’ll also strengthen the flavors.
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Fried Deviled Eggs
Everything is better fried—yep, even hard-boiled eggs! Hard-boiled egg whites are covered in panko and parmesan, fried until golden, and topped with a creamy deviled egg filling. Serve these apps at any party, and watch them vanish!
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Nicoise Salad
Hard-boiled eggs are a staple in any Nicoise salad. Ree’s variation has all the classic add-ins, plus a drizzle of pesto dressing for a bright, zesty burst of flavor.
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Egg Salad
If you have extra hard-boiled eggs, turning them into this dish is a no-brainer. Just chop them up, toss them in a creamy, tangy dressing, and serve the medley on bread or with crackers. This make-ahead lunch will fuel you for hours.
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Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
Doctoring up deviled eggs with candied bacon will give them a sweet-and-smoky spin. Since this egg recipe serves two dozen, there will more than enough to go around.
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Tuna Salad
Ree’s twist on tuna salad includes all the classic creamy goodness, plus hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, crunchy bell peppers, crisp red onion, and a pinch of jalapeño. Make this 10-minute recipe when you’re craving a fast, hearty lunch.
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Chef's Salad on a Stick
Here’s a fun new way to eat salad: skewered on a stick! Each one is assembled with deli meat, Swiss cheese, veggies, and hard-boiled eggs, plus a drizzle of ranch. Serve as an appetizer or side dish at your next cookout.
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Perfect Potato Salad
Of course, PW fans know that Ree’s favorite potato salad features hard-boiled eggs. Make a big batch up to three days before your next summer cookout or potluck.
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Deviled Eggs
One of the easiest ways to use up extra hard-boiled eggs? Preparing tried-and-true deviled eggs. In 15 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dish stuffed with a creamy, tangy center that’s finished off with paprika and chili for a subtle kick.
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Cobb Chicken Salad
With hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and bacon, this fun take on chicken salad borrows inspiration from a classic Cobb salad. Stuff the filling in between two soft slices of sourdough for satisfying flavor in every bite.
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Layered Salad
Tasty add-ins like bacon, cheese, peas, and tomatoes perfectly complement the hard-boiled eggs in this salad. Whether you bring this dish to a potluck or picnic, you can easily prep it a day ahead—just hold off on adding the dressing until it’s ready to serve.
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