10x dishes you can make with just one egg
Is there one lonely egg wandering around your fridge all by itself? Waiting impatiently for a beautiful final destination, hoping it won’t have to go to waste? We’re coming to the rescue. 10 easy, delicious recipes, both sweet and savory, with one thing in common: you only need 1 egg for them.
Meatballs
As part of a classic Dutch dinner, in a delicious spaghetti sauce, as a snack… Why don’t we give the meatball a little more credit? You can make them yourself with just one egg. Our favorite meatball recipe is this winner, which we consider the ultimate meatball.
Muffins
Channel your inner Robert van Beckhoven and get baking! The ideal recipe to make when you only have one egg in the fridge: muffins. Granted, it does need to be a large egg. Size L, that is. You’ll often need more smaller eggs (read: 2). Muffins are ideal because you can fill them with anything you like. Blueberries, chocolate, raspberries… You can really go wild. Want to make the lightest muffins of all time? We’d be happy to share some tips.
Deviled egg
At the classic Dutch birthday party, it’s always a regular guest: the deviled egg. But honestly, they’re also simply incredibly delicious. And easy to make. Hard-boil that one egg from your fridge, remove the firm yolk and mix it with mayonnaise and herbs to taste. A super-tasty snack for any time of day.
French toast with Licor 43
A classic from grandma’s era with an exciting twist—that’s how you could describe this French toast with Licor 43. And the great thing is: you only need one egg for it. Also a very chill tip if you have some stale bread lying around that you want to use up. Plus that last little bit of Licor 43 in the bottle, of course.
Pancake spaghetti
Holland meets Italy in the pancake spaghetti trend. Put simply, it’s a pancake in the shape of spaghetti. Or actually more like tagliatelle, if you look at the shape of the dish. This recipe has been going hugely viral on TikTok for quite some time. A fun way to use up that last egg in the fridge!
Spekkoek cookies
Another sweet treat to use up your lost egg: spekkoek cookies. Not difficult at all, but incredibly delicious. Who didn’t eat themselves silly on these as a child (um… actually, still now)? I certainly did.
Chocolate cake in a mug
Remember? We went completely wild on social media when the mug-cake trend was hip. It also just looks so adorable, such a mini cake in a cute mug. Not to mention that it’s an incredibly simple dish. This recipe for chocolate cake in a mug—with just 1 egg—is so quick to make that you don’t even have time to put on your old-school onesie (yes, you still have one somewhere in your closet too).
Smarties cookies
Since you’re feeling nostalgic anyway, make these Smarties cookies at the same time. Although, of course, you’ll then need 2 eggs: one for the chocolate cake and one for this recipe. Maybe knock on the neighbor’s door in your onesie?
Focaccia
We were on a sweet streak, but now we’re switching back to something savory. And how. This focaccia recipe is the showstopper at your drinks party. The centerpiece, the star of the show—whatever you want to call it. Simply because it’s so deliciously airy, with exactly the right flavorings folded in. And that despite being genuinely ridiculously easy to make. With just 1 egg!
KFC-style crispy chicken
Making your favorite dishes from your favorite fast-food chain yourself—is there anything better? For fans of KFC’s crispy chicken who also happen to have one egg in their fridge, we have a fantastic recipe: KFC-style crispy chicken. Forget all those trips to KFC; from now on, this is all you’ll make.
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