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June 3rd, 2025 is National Egg Day

National Egg Day

The American Egg Board had it correct with their slogan: "The Incredible Edible Egg". Per their website, "One egg has 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts including high-quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc for only 75 calories. Eggs also play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more."

Can't remember if an egg is fresh or hard boiled? Just spin the egg. If it wobbles, it's raw. If it spins easily, it's hard boiled.

To test an egg for freshness, put it in water. A fresh egg will sink in water, a stale one will float.

Eggs are important in baking. They provide leavening; add color, texture, flavor and richness to the batter. Beaten eggs in a cake are a leavening agent. The air in the batter causes it to expand and causes the cake to rise. Eggs are also used as a thickener in custards and creams, and to glaze pastries and breads.

In cooking, eggs often act as a binding agent such as in meatloaf.

Don't forget to play our egg crossword puzzle!

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Recipes to celebrate National Egg Day

  • Simple Pickled Eggs Recipe
    Simple Pickled Eggs

    Eggs have long been pickled as a means of preserving. The eggs will take on the flavor of the brine used. This version uses a basic brine of vinegar, salt, pepper, and onions. ...get the recipe

  • Amish Egg Noodles Recipe
    Amish Egg Noodles

    If you've never had homemade egg noodles you've been missing out! If you have the time to make them it is totally worth it. The process isn't very difficult and only uses a few ingredients. ...get the recipe

  • 12 Egg White Angel Food Cake Recipe
    12 Egg White Angel Food Cake

    This classic 12-egg white angel food cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor. Perfect for any special occasion. ...get the recipe

  • Oven Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd Recipe
    Oven Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd

    Milk and butter keep these eggs creamy; oven-baking the recipe keeps your arm from falling off from scrambling all those eggs by hand. ...get the recipe

  • Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
    Hard-Boiled Eggs

    Want perfect hard-boiled eggs every time? Try making them in your crock pot. ...get the recipe

  • Traditional Eggs Benedict Recipe
    Traditional Eggs Benedict

    Ahh, the classic eggs Benny. It can seem overwhelming with all the different components to manage at once. Don't fret. This recipe breaks it all down and even makes the hollandaise easier than ever to master. ...get the recipe

  • Oven Scrambled Egg And Cheese Bake Recipe
    Oven Scrambled Egg And Cheese Bake

    Scrambled eggs without all the scrambling. An easy breakfast casserole-style recipe. ...get the recipe

  • Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
    Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

    Two Southern favorites come together in this recipe: pimento cheese and deviled eggs. ...get the recipe

  • Old Fashioned Two-Egg Cake Recipe
    Old Fashioned Two-Egg Cake

    A light and fluffy foolproof cake recipe just like Grandma used to make. ...get the recipe

  • Eggs Scrambled With Fresh Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe
    Eggs Scrambled With Fresh Bell Peppers And Onions

    An easy way to pack in flavor and texture in your scrambled eggs through the use of fresh, delicious red bell peppers and onions. ...get the recipe

  • Eggs In A Cloud Recipe
    Eggs In A Cloud

    These fluffy eggs in a cloud are a brilliant twist on breakfast. Toast slices are baked with ham, cheese, and whipped egg whites with the yolk nestled in the middle. ...get the recipe

  • Make-Ahead Egg Casserole Recipe
    Make-Ahead Egg Casserole

    Wake up to a delicious breakfast with this simple and versatile crock pot egg casserole. ...get the recipe


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