Freezing Eggs for later use—who knew?
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Have you ever found yourself inundated with a large collection of eggs for one reason or another? Are you afraid that you have too many eggs and that they might spoil before you get a chance to use them? If you answered yes to either question, it doesn’t have to be as big of a problem as you think. That’s because eggs can actually be frozen and saved for up to a year for later use. Your days of throwing away eggs or rushing to use them are over!
The whole process is simple. You just crack the eggs open, whisk them altogether, place them in an ice tray or muffin pan, and wait for them to freeze. You can then store them in freezer bags and take out an egg or two whenever you need one.
Like when you want to cook soft scrambled eggs, for instance. You can also turn either fresh or frozen eggs into easy deviled eggs. Don’t forget about cooking a frittata with your frozen eggs or even a nice breakfast quiche. The possibilities are almost endless.
Are Eggs Healthy?
Frozen or not, eggs are healthy for most people. Unless you have a health condition that makes eggs harmful in some way, eating eggs regularly shouldn’t be a problem and can actually be a key part of a healthy diet. Eggs are often considered a good source of protein and contain a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
Make It Quick
During each step of this recipe, make sure you work relatively quickly. For starters, you’ll want to whisk the eggs together quickly and not overdo it. As soon as the whites and yolks become one, stop mixing so that you don’t have too much air. Likewise, once the eggs are frozen in the tray, you should work quickly to move them into freezer bags because the eggs will start to thaw as soon as you take them out of the freezer. Finally, don’t forget to label the eggs so you know when they expire. They will keep for up to a year.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt or sugar (use salt for savory dishes, sugar for sweet dishes)
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend
Whisk eggs until well mixed.
Season
Add salt or sugar to the eggs.
Freeze
Freeze in trays, then store in bags.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Once your eggs have been moved to freezer bags, they should remain good for up to a year. Be sure your bags are labeled with the date on which the eggs were frozen, especially if you plan on doing this regularly.
As mentioned in the instructions, adding salt or sugar is needed to prevent the eggs from becoming too jelly-like. Just remember that you’ve already done so and, when you eventually thaw out the eggs, you don’t need to add more (or, at least, as much).
Serving Suggestions
Frozen eggs can be just as useful as fresh eggs when it comes to preparing meals. For instance, they can be used to make a healthy egg-salad grilled-cheese sandwich. You can also take a few eggs out of the freezer to make a breakfast casserole or perhaps a southwest breakfast burrito. You can even turn a couple of frozen eggs into healthy French toast.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt or sugar use salt for savory dishes, sugar for sweet dishes
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl until the yolks and whites are fully blended.
- Mix in salt or sugar to prevent the yolks from thickening when frozen. Use 1 teaspoon per cup of mixed eggs, or 1/8 teaspoon per individual egg.
- Pour the egg mixture into a muffin tin or ice cube tray, cover, and freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.
- Transfer the frozen eggs to freezer containers or freezer-safe bags, label with the date and whether you used salt or sugar, and store in the freezer for up to a year.
Nutrition Info:
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