Eggs are not only easy to make, but also are extremely healthy and delicious. In fact, there are many egg recipes, which your kids will enjoy with much interest.
So, without much ado, here are 5 simple and easy egg recipes for kids, which you can try for your little one:
1. Boiled Egg:
Nothing could be easier than boiling an egg and under your supervision, your kids can make the perfect hardboiled egg. It requires some amount of practice to boil an egg properly. The best chefs in the world struggle with it, but you have the secret recipe!
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- Cold water
- Ice water
Preparation:
- Place the six eggs into a pan filled with cold water. Make sure all the eggs are covered with water.
- Place the pan on the stove on high heat and let the water come to a rolling boil.
- Turn off the heat. Place a lid on the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes in the hot water.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and place into a bowl filled with ice water. This prevents further cooking of the egg.
- Peel and enjoy.
A superb variation of this recipe is to serve the boiled egg with veggies. Now how do you do that?
- Slice the egg in two halves up to three quarters.
- Now finely chop onion and grate some carrot.
- This can be stuffed into the egg.
- If you like your egg spicy, you may also add chopped chillies.
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper.
- Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.
You can have boiled eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper or make them part of a nutritious salad. Yummy!
2. Scrambled Eggs:
This is one of the perfect egg recipes for kids breakfast. Teaching your kids how to scramble eggs is a good way to teach them some independence in the kitchen. This is an easy recipe to follow.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 tsp butter
- Pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl along with the cream and salt. Continue whisking until the eggs are fluffy and light.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and melt the butter.
- Pour the whisked egg into the pan and cook till the edges start setting.
- Push the egg mixture from the outside into the middle. Do this for about 20 seconds.
- Once the eggs are almost set, it is time to take them off from the stove.
- Get your toast ready and serve with delicious scrambled eggs.
Make sure you supervise your kids when dealing with a stove and frying pan.
3. Grilled Bullseye:
Instead of the regular toast and egg, you can add a twist by grilling bullseye for your kids. It makes a mundane dish more interesting and delicious!
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice cheese
- Butter
Preparation:
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make a hole in the center of the bread.
- Melt the butter in a pan and fry one side of the bread until golden brown.
- Turn the bread slice over and break the egg directly into the heart-shaped hole.
- Cook the egg until done.
- Place the egg and toast on an oven-proof plate. Put the cheese slice on top.
- Grill the toast until the cheese melts.
Serve with some grilled tomatoes and sprig of parsley. Your kids will love this unusual breakfast.
4. Green Eggs And Ham:
Your kids will love to see their usually white and yellow eggs turning green. The green color comes from pesto that you have to add to the eggs.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp pesto (blend basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese)
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of bread
Preparation:
- Whisk the eggs and milk until light and fluffy.
- Melt butter in a pan and pour the egg mixture into it.
- Cook the eggs until the sides begin to set. Use a wooden spatula to push the outer parts of the egg to the centre. Keep doing this for 20 seconds.
- When the eggs are almost scrambled, remove from the heat.
- Stir in the pesto and watch the scrambled eggs turn green.
- Toast the bread and place the green eggs on top.
- Place a slice of ham on top of the eggs and enjoy!
You can make this egg dish into a Sunday brunch when the whole family is together.
5. Omelet:
The humble omelet is a wonderful way to experiment with flavours and taste. You can add anything that appeals to your kids; and if you like you can show off your culinary expertise by showing them how to flip the omelet!
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 bacon rashers
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Dice the bacon rashers into 1 cm squares
- Cook the bacon pieces until crispy and brown
- Remove the bacon pieces and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs, and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the chopped parsley.
- Melt some butter in the frying pan and pour the egg mixture.
- Cook the egg until the base sets.
- Sprinkle the fried bacon pieces, chopped tomato and Parmesan cheese in the center of the omelet.
- Once the top is set, use a spatula to fold the sides of the egg over the filling.
Serve the omelet hot with more Parmesan cheese on the top. Instead of tomatoes, you also can add mushrooms and onions. Cook the mushroom and onions beforehand.
These are our picks of the simplest yet tastiest egg recipes for kids. Try them today and you will be thanking us. Do you know any other easy egg recipes for kids? Don’t forget to share with us in the comments section.
