Any ideas for eggs? I hate to waste anything!!
 

I am about to start making about 1000 cascarones (confetti eggs) for a fundraiser to help one of my students who has just been diagnosed with cancer.

I would really appreciate any suggestions for what to do with the insides. :confused: Seriously, we can only eat so many scrambled eggs! LOL!

Is there a way I can freeze them? Anyone know? I know it's silly, but I just can't stand the thought of that much waste! Any ideas?:thumbs up

What fun...I have never heard of this but I don't have children...I did find this:

Confetti Eggs (Cascarones)

Confetti Eggs
("Cascarones")
This idea comes from Monique, who mentioned this family custom at this site's discussion board. She makes confetti-filled eggs for her children -- a practice that stems from the Italian Renaissance when Italian gentlemen would fill emptied eggs with beautiful perfumes to give to their beloved. As with the pinata, the Italians allegedly got the practice, via Marco Polo, from the Chinese, who filled the eggs with powder. The practice of making hollowed-out, surprise-filled eggs moved from Italy, into Spain, and then into Mexico, where, filled with confetti and known as "cascarones," they show up at many different celebrations, especially Carneval.

How to make a Cascarone

Poke a few holes close together in each end of an egg using a clean needle. Make the hole on the large end of the egg about the size of a dime. Now, wiggle the needle inside the egg to break up the yolk, and using the air inside a kitchen baster, blow the contents of the egg through the egg's large end and into the bowl.

Rinse the egg with cold water inside and out, blowing out the water if needed. Let dry thoroughly and store in an empty egg carton. When ready, dye and decorate the eggs as desired. When completely dry once again, fill them with confetti (use a funnel) and close up the holes made with tissue paper and glue, stickers, or what have you.

The idea is to break them over (not "on") others' heads, but of course, children will enjoy smashing them on each other! These eggs can be hidden in place of regular Easter eggs, if you like.

If you started too late to save a lot of eggs from cooking, make a few frittatas (Italian omelettes) during Holy Week and you'll have plenty of eggshells to work with. Another option is to blend the eggs and freeze them for later use:

Herb Frittata with Fresh Mozzarella and New Potatoes (serves 8)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
6 small new potatoes, quartered (or 1 medium potato, in 1/2-inch cubes)
1/3 C. minced blend of rosemary, thyme and chives (or 3 TBSP dried)
12 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk (can be fat free)
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

Add olive oil, onion and new potatoes. Cook until potatoes are browned, about five minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add herbs, stirring just until incorporated.

While onions and potatoes are cooking, beat the eggs with the milk and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Pour into skillet and stir lightly to mix with the other ingredients. Cook until bottom is set, about two minutes. Place mozzarella cheese rounds in a circle near the rim of the frittata.

Transfer to oven and bake until top is golden and eggs are firm, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Source: Midwest Dairy Association

Thanks! That Herb Fritatta recipe looks great! :thumbup:

Cascarones are a Southwest tradition too. They are basically confetti eggs and you break them over (not on) the head of someone you want to have good luck or happiness (or someone you really LIKE) :p. They are used at all sorts of events as party favors. They are messy and fun, so kids love them! :thumbup:

We're going to make ours with birdseed instead of confetti to be more eco-friendly.:)

HaHa..I thought the receipt looked great also...I would double check the Midwest Dairy Association website but it does say you can freeze the eggs...I agree with you..hate to throw them away.

Bird Seed..what a great idea...unless it gets in your ears and the birds go there..:D:p:D

LOL! Or something sprouts and starts growing! :eek:

I made my family happy this morning by making breakfast tacos. That worked! ;)

My husband was experimenting last night and mixed three cans of creamed corn with six beaten eggs and baked it. It was really yummy! I don't even like creamed corn, but I liked this! Just a thought.

I am with you, though, I hate to waste food.

That sounds really interesting! I don't like creamed corn either, but this does sound interesting. Thanks!

I would make some breakfast casseroles and then freeze them. Breakfast Casseroles - All Recipes

You could also make chocolate pies with the yolks and angel food cakes with the whites. Maybe you could make the pies/cakes for a bake sale or something like that.

I would also contact a soup kitchen that prepares meals for the homeless and see if they would want the eggs.

Great ideas! Thanks!