10 Delicious Ways to Use Up All Those Extra Eggs in Your Fridge (2024)

Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata

Ideal for an at-home brunch with pals, this recipe calls for 10 large eggs. It's a frittata filled with fresh spinach and goat cheese crumbles, but feel free to add your favorites, such as mushrooms, crunchy bell peppers, or diced ham.

Homemade Pasta Carbonara

This classic pasta dish calls for four egg yolks to get that creamy, glossy sauce that carbonara is known for. To use even more eggs (three more, to be exact), consider making your own pasta from scratch.

Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs aren't just for Easter brunch. This recipe, which includes four different deviled egg toppings, uses 12 eggs and has something for everyone. Serve this assorted platter at your next big brunch or party, and your guests will love it!

Spanish Omelet With Potatoes and Chorizo

If you enjoy a good frittata, you'll dig this frittata-like Spanish omelet filled with potatoes and chorizo. Here, the eggs take on more of a cake-like consistency because the whole dish is baked in the oven. Even though eggs are the star, you'll enjoy this dish any time of day.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata

In the market for a big-batch brunch dish guaranteed to wow your guests? Look no further than this strata packed with bacon, American cheese, and English muffins. It's basically a large version of the classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich; so you really can't go wrong.

Crispy Bacon and Egg Tacos

Is there anything better than starting the day with a round of breakfast tacos? This four-serving recipe calls for a filling made of bits of crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy avocado, and bold hot sauce. The pickled radish and cilantro topping adds a fresh twist.

French Toast Casserole

If French toast is more your speed, you'll have a hard time resisting this casserole packed with thick slices of bread, raisins, pecans, and plenty of maple syrup. A great Sunday morning family breakfast, this sweet dish uses eight large eggs, making a substantial dent in your egg stash.

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

This classic lemon pound cake topped with a sugary glaze is a sweet way to use half a dozen large eggs. The best part? You're left with a crowd-pleasing dessert that's perfect for your next celebration.

Use-It-Up Quiche

This egg-ful recipe does double duty in the use-it-up department—it doesn't just call for five large eggs, it works with any leftover veggies or meats you have in your fridge. Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and stocking up on vegetables like spinach, onions, and tomatoes, or double the protein by tossing in bacon, shrimp, or steak.

Lemon Pots de Crème

This decadent custard dish calls for half a dozen egg yolks, so it's a perfect way to use up some of your cache (and end up with a delicious dessert at the end!). Top with whipped cream and your favorite fruit at the end for an extra-special treat.

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