Freezing Eggs

"A Tried & True method to have eggs in your house at all times. Make the most out of those great sales that happen just before the holidays. I have entered in the #1 just to post this recipe."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
2
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Items Needed:

  • Eggs.
  • Ziplock Bags, various sizes.
  • Permanent Markers.
  • Freezing eggs will allow you to keep them for up to 1 yr. But they must be taken out of the shell. When freezing the eggs they will no longer work for a Fried Egg - seems to take away the "pretty" shape.
  • Results are best when the eggs are beaten before freezing, allowing for a smoother product when thawed before use.
  • Personal Recommendations of freezing in groups of 2 - 3 - 6 & 12 eggs per bag. Instructions for freezing individually below.
  • Pre-made mixes such as cakes often call for 2 - 3 eggs.
  • Batters such as for pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, baked egg dishes often need 6 or more eggs.
  • The packages of 12 eggs would be for large families.
  • Label ziplock bags PRIOR to filling, making sure to mark the NUMBER of eggs in the bag along with the DATE. (Month & Year is fine).
  • Fill the bags with the number required, and carefully press out all the excess air possible.
  • Lay filled bags flat in deep tray and place in freezer. When frozen place individual bags of same amount into GALLON size or HUGE ziplock bags, to keep the amounts more organized.
  • Once the bags are frozen they will be easy to stand up side by side with zippers upright.
  • TO FREEZE 1 EGG AT TIME - Beat egg lightly and place in ice-cube trays sprayed slightly with non-stick spray. When frozen, pop out cube and place in ziplock bag.
  • TO USE:

  • Place the amount of eggs needed in the REFRIGERATOR 24-48 hours PRIOR to use.
  • NEVER THAW EGGS ON COUNTER TOP!
  • If there still appears to be thick "globs" in the egg, a quick spin in the blender will smooth them out, or a good whisk.
  • Use as you would normally from the shell.
  • *note*.
  • I have seen instructions stating that salt or sugar MUST be added when freezing eggs. I personally have NEVER done that, and after 15 yrs of using the above system MONTHLY, I have safely raised 7 children, not to mention several "strays" that chose to live with us for months at a time. There has NEVER been a problem at all!
  • Servings & Time to Make:

  • This will vary on how much you decide to put up. Once you have a smooth system, very little time is involved.
  • I have learned to use my Magic Bullet - ( THE best countertop equipment that I will ALWAYS have in my kitchen ) to give them a quick beat, and find the little spout great when pouring. I also place my ziplock bags upright in a BIG coffee cup so that it does not tip over!
  • --------- For those suffering from * S E Y F E W S *
  • (Separating Egg Yolks From Egg Whites Syndrome ).
  • Just mark the bags accordingly. Perhaps a good Meringue is just around the corner -- maybe you want a really extra rich yellow cake or toss the extra "whites" or "yolks" into the next giant omelette or pancake mix.
  • I have not tried it yet -- but I stumbled across recipe # 376260 Toasted Meringue Almond Clouds by Chef mariajane tonight, and that will be my next egg white usage!

Questions & Replies

  1. I have looked all over the web for this. I am retired and by myself. Buying for 1 person on a limited budget is impossible. Can I make a casserole using eggs and freeze individual servings after it's baked?
     
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Reviews

  1. Was looking exactly for this info, didn't think I was going to find it so am very glad you posted the detailed instructions! Thanks!!!
     
  2. I am so amazed that I didn't know about this! I used bathroom size cups and put in freezer on a cookie sheet. We just started buying eggs from a friend, but they are smaller, so are not right for a lot of recipes that call for large eggs. Now I can take advantage of the before Easter sale on large eggs and freeze them for baking, leaving the fresh smaller eggs for eating! Thnx for sharing your recipe, LadyOutlaw. Made for PAC Spring 2010. You've been adopted! http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=327498&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
     
  3. Thank you for saving the day! After being over run with eggs from my new hens, I tried this and now have plenty for the times when the hens aren't laying as many. I followed Chabear01's way of freezing (in ice cube trays) and after thawing, gave them a quick whisk to fluff them up again. Perfect! Thank you again.
     
  4. I've been doin eggs this basic way for years. I take a dozen eggs, beat them all together with my mixer, divide the beaten eggs into the 12 cups of a silicon muffin pan. Set the muffin pan on cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, pop the frozen eggs out and store them in a ziplock in the freezer. Then when you have a recipe calling for 1 beaten egg (or 2 or 3) just take the number you need out of the ziplock. Works like a charm!
     
  5. I tried this by processing each egg in my mini processor and pouring each egg into a plastic dessert cup (the ones that come with the fruit snack packs and hold 1/2 cup each). I placed these in a muffin pan and put flat in freezer until frozen. Then popped out of little cup and into freezer bags. To thaw, I put into plastic snack cup and refrigerated overnight. I used one in a cake mix (made half a cake using the Make Your Own Cake Mix recipe I found here at zaar). It worked out beautifully.
     
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