It’s that time of year around here—our egg basket is overflowing! After eating as many as we can, selling, and gifting eggs, I still have an abundance. So, what’s the solution when you have too many eggs? You freeze them! I’ve read a ton of articles about the pros and cons of freezing eggs, and honestly, it didn’t appeal to me at first. But I decided to give it a try and let you know how it turned out for our family.
How to Freeze Eggs: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re wondering, "Can I freeze eggs?", the answer is yes! Freezing eggs is actually pretty simple, and it’s a great way to preserve your surplus for future use. Here’s what you’ll need:
What You Will Need:
Muffin pan or silicone ice cube tray
Eggs
Salt (optional)
I used a silicone ice cube tray to freeze my eggs because it makes popping them out much easier. Here’s how you do it:
Prepare the Eggs: Crack the eggs and either scramble them or leave them whole. I did a little experiment—half scrambled, half whole—to see which I liked better.
Add Salt (Optional): Adding a pinch of salt can help preserve the texture of the yolk during freezing, but I forgot to add salt and they still turned out fine.
Freeze Overnight: Place the eggs in the freezer overnight until they are completely frozen.
Store the Frozen Eggs: Once frozen, pop the egg cubes out and store them in a freezer bag for easy access.
How Long Can You Freeze Eggs?
Frozen eggs can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 year! So if you’re swimming in eggs like I am, this is a great way to save them for when production slows down in the winter months.
What Happens if Eggs Freeze?
If you’re curious about what happens if eggs freeze, the texture can change slightly, especially with the yolk. The salt helps prevent the yolk from getting too gelatinous. When you cook frozen eggs, the whites might be a bit watery, but overall, the texture remains close to fresh eggs. I was pleasantly surprised!
Freezing Eggs: My Results
When it came time to cook, I was a little nervous. I threw the frozen egg cubes into a hot pan to see how they’d turn out. Here’s what happened:
Whole Eggs: The frozen whole eggs cooked up beautifully! The yolk was a bit hard when frozen, but softened nicely during cooking.
Scrambled Eggs: The scrambled eggs also turned out great. I thought they might be watery, but they cooked up just like fresh scrambled eggs.
Seriously, I was impressed with how good they were!
How to Freeze Whole Eggs
If you prefer to keep your eggs whole rather than scrambling them, here’s the method:
Crack the eggs into an ice cube tray or muffin tin.
Add a pinch of salt or sugar to each egg (optional) to help preserve the yolk texture.
Freeze overnight and then transfer the frozen egg cubes to a freezer bag for long-term storage.
Thawing Frozen Eggs: What Works Best?
I wanted to see how thawing frozen eggs in the fridge would work, so I left some in the refrigerator overnight to use the next morning. Much to my delight, they cooked up perfectly. The yolk on the whole egg was a little firm when thawed, but once I cooked it, it became soft again. Scrambled eggs thawed just fine as well.
Can You Freeze Hard Boiled Eggs?
If you’re wondering, "Can you freeze hard boiled eggs?", the answer is a bit tricky. While you can freeze the whites and yolks separately, freezing a fully cooked hard boiled egg doesn’t work well—the texture of the whites gets rubbery. If you want to preserve your eggs, stick to freezing raw eggs.
Final Thoughts: Freezing Eggs is a Success!
All in all, I’m glad I tried this little experiment. Freezing eggs is a great way to save space in the kitchen and keep your eggs fresh for when you need them. Whether you’re freezing whole eggs or scrambling them first, both methods work wonderfully.
Until next time,
-The Wing Lady