These hard boiled dinosaur eggs are shaped into dinosaur bones and are so incredibly fun for breakfast or as a snack. Here’s how to make them.
How to Make Dinosaur Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cook the eggs: Use a spatula to lower the eggs into a pot of boiling water and cook for ten minutes. Drain and transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of iced water to cool. Allow to sit for five minutes.
- Mold them: Peal the eggs. Place the eggs in the dinosaur hard-boiled egg molds. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Unmold the eggs and serve or refrigerate until ready to use.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
To Make Ahead: Hard-boiled eggs will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep them in a zip-lock bag or container to prevent them from absorbing odors or drying out if they are peeled.
To Freeze: Eggs do not freeze well. The egg whites tend to turn rubbery, making them unappealing. The yolks, on the other hand, freeze really well and can be stored for use in sauces and garnishes.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Hard Boiled Eggs
Avocado-filled eggs: Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half, remove yolks, and mash with ripe avocado. Spoon the avocado yolk mixture back into the egg whites, sprinkle with paprika, and chill before serving.
Spinach and feta stuffed eggs: Finely chop spinach and mix with crumbled feta cheese. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the mixture, sprinkle with black pepper, chili powder, and a bit of salt, and chill until ready to serve.
Buffalo chicken eggs: Mix shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the chicken mixture, drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
Mediterranean eggs: Chop sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh basil. Mix with crumbled feta cheese and stuff into hard-boiled eggs. Sprinkle with dried oregano and chill before serving.
Bacon and cheddar eggs: Cook crispy bacon, crumble, and mix with shredded cheddar cheese. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the bacon-cheddar mixture, sprinkle with chopped chives and chill until ready to serve.
Smoked salmon eggs: Chop smoked salmon into small pieces and mix with cream cheese and chopped dill. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the salmon-cream cheese mixture, garnish with capers and chill before serving.
Pesto-filled eggs: Mix store-bought pesto with ricotta cheese until well combined. Fill hard-boiled eggs with the pesto-ricotta mixture, sprinkle with pine nuts, and chill until ready to serve.
Curried eggs: Mix chopped cooked chicken with mayonnaise, curry powder, and diced mango. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the curried chicken mixture, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, and chill before serving.
Sriracha deviled eggs: Remove yolks from hard-boiled eggs and mix with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and a splash of lime juice. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture back into the egg whites, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and chill until ready to serve.
Greek yogurt and dill eggs: Mix Greek yogurt with chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stuff hard-boiled eggs with the yogurt-dill mixture, sprinkle with lemon zest and chill before serving.
Dinosaur Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 xl eggs
Instructions
- Add the eggs to a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of iced water to cool.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Peal the eggs.
- Place the eggs in the dinosaur hard-boiled egg molds.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Unmold the eggs and serve or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Peeling tip: Gently tap the boiled eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll them using the palm of your hand to loosen the shell further. Start peeling from the wider end for easier peeling.
- Molding reminder: Ensure eggs are completely dry before placing them in the molds to prevent sticking. Damp eggs may not hold their dinosaur shape well.
- Chilling: Allow eggs to cool in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes after molding to help them maintain their shape when unmolding.
- Unmolding advice: To easily remove eggs from molds, gently press around the edges of each mold before carefully popping the egg out from the bottom.
- Egg size consideration: For best results, use extra-large (XL) eggs to ensure they fill the dinosaur molds completely and create well-defined shapes.
- Variation suggestion: Experiment with different fillings or toppings for a personalized touch. Get creative with flavors that complement the dinosaur theme!
- Presentation idea: Serve Dinosaur Hard Boiled Eggs as a fun and nutritious snack for kids’ parties or themed gatherings. Arrange the dinosaur eggs on a platter with colorful garnishes for added appeal.
