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How to Freeze Eggs

There are some things that people don’t realize they can freeze and eggs are one of them! Let’s chat about How to Freeze Eggs so you'll never waste an egg or run out of them again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Freezer safe container and lid
  • Ice cube tray

Ingredients

  • Eggs

Instructions

  • Freezing eggs in bulk is super simple. First crack however many eggs you want into a large mixing bow. I usually freeze 12 mixed together for scrambled eggs which is how many we eat in one sitting. I'll also freeze individual beaten eggs to use in recipes.
    raw eggs before being scrambled in glass bowl learning how to freeze eggs.
  • Use a fork to break up each yolk and beat to fully combine the egg(s). If you are making a larger container for scrambled eggs, beat all 12 together. If you are just beating one together, do it in a small bowl. You want the eggs to be mixed well and about the same color.
    scrambled raw eggs in a glass bowl.
  • That’s it! I don’t add anything else. Pour the eggs into a freezer safe container, label it, and place in the freezer for scrambled eggs. Place in a large ice cube tray or silicone muffin tray for 1 egg. Freeze the ice cube tray until solid and then remove and store the frozen individual eggs in a zipper topped freezer bag.
    labeled freezer container.
  • When you are ready to thaw, you need to think ahead a bit. Take the eggs out of the freezer and place in the fridge the day before, or it will take about 10 hours to thaw on the counter. Once eggs are thawed, they should be used within a 24 hour time frame.
  • Use the fully thawed eggs just like you would a fresh egg — cook into scrambled eggs as usual or add to your recipe.

Notes

  • Silicone muffin or ice cube trays are really great for the single eggs. It's much easier to get the frozen egg out of them than just a normal ice cube tray or muffin tin.
  • When freezing eggs for scrambled eggs, just freeze the amount that you normally cook. If your family eats 6 eggs scrambles normally, just mix 6 together.
  • Properly stored frozen eggs can last up to 12 months in the freezer. For best quality, use them within 6 months. Always label your containers with the date so you know how long they've been stored.
  • For even quicker morning meals, pre-mix eggs with diced vegetables, cheese, or herbs before freezing in muffin cups for instant mini-frittatas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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