Need some ideas cooking with eggs

@Shar19 (8231)
United States
August 13, 2009 1:05pm CST
I would like to get my kids to eat eggs. They won't eat them by themselves for breakfast (scrambled, omelette). I'm trying to think of some ways to get them to eat eggs with recipes that call for eggs like casseroles for dinner. I have made quiche in the past and sometimes they will eat that. Any other egg ideas?
9 responses
@meapas (2436)
• India
14 Aug 09
Try toast omelette with roasted butter. They really tastes good and a childrens favourite.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
My kids don't like omelettes. I guess because they can see the egg.
@meapas (2436)
• India
15 Aug 09
Boil the eggs and get it fried with onion chops and green chillies cut into small pieces and add it to any other curry. It tastes good.
• United States
15 Aug 09
You can try to make scramble eggs and add some type of meat that the kids will enjoy such as somoked turkey sausage, hotdogs, bacon, deli meat, ham etc. If it is the taste of the eggs that they dont like, the meat will do a pretty good job at taking the taste away due to their strong taste. Im not sure if they like vegetables but I actually like to chop tiny bits of onions,green or red bell pepper, and a bit of garlic and then i scramble with the smoked turkey sausage from butterball. It is actually pretty good tasting. Another idea is to bake it with some home fried potatoes as a casserole.
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
13 Aug 09
French toast. The bread is soaked in an egg mixture then cooked. After it is cooked it doesn't look like eggs, it just looks like bread. We eat this like pancakes, with syrup, butter, jelly or jam. French toast is often served topped with powdered sugar. Good luck!
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
My kids are weird. They only like the frozen kind of french toast.
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
18 Aug 09
Talk about kids being weird...When mine were little I decided to make bisciuts from scratch one day. My son didn't like them, he wanted the "regular kind". (canned) If the frozen french toast is made with eggs then I guess they are still getting the nutrition you want them to have.
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
18 Aug 09
French toast uses eggs. try frittatas, egg burritos. Make it fun. What if you dressed up your eggs so they looked like people. The egg is the belly. Sausage pieces could be the arms and legs, a 1/2 peach with some raisins for a face and home fries for hair would make an interesting breakfast. Or let them cook their own eggs. I make pizza omelets with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Throw on some pizza sauce and they might eat that.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
18 Aug 09
I love the idea of making the eggs look like people. Thanks for the tip!
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
14 Aug 09
Do your children like tuna? If they do, then you could fix some tuna. Boil some eggs and mash them up into the tuna. They will not be able to taste them but they will get the eggs their body needs. You can also mix up egg and put it in soup too.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
My kids love tuna. Maybe I could try sneaking eggs in there.
• United States
15 Aug 09
Is it the taste they don't like or the look? I guess you could introduce eggs to them by having chicken and then telling them if they like that then they would probably like eggs. I make omelettes for my kids and I let them put stuff in them like bacon or cheese or peppers, let them create something, that might help.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
18 Aug 09
It's the look that bothers them. Maybe if I let them create their own dish they might decide to like it.
@anniefannie (1737)
• United States
17 Aug 09
i don't like eggs either i eat one about couple times a year.i can eat them boiled but not very often.my kids loves eggs and i could hardley stay in the kitchen when cooking them because the way they smell to me.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
18 Aug 09
I'll agree with you on the point that they don't smell good.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
13 Aug 09
You can use eggs in meatloaf as a binder. Some baked mac and cheese recipes call for eggs as a binder. Cinnamon French Toast Ingredients: * 1 egg * 2 egg whites * 1/4 cup milk * 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * dash nutmeg * 8 slices French bread, sliced on diagonal Preparation: In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and egg white until foamy. Whisk in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Have warming drawer heated or heat oven to 200°. Heat butter in heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Dip 4 slices of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Let excess drip back into bowl. Place coated bread slices in hot skillet. Cook, turning, until both sides are nicely browned, about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to a warm plate and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining bread and egg mixture. To serve, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired. Serve with maple syrup. "KID'S LOVE IT" CASSEROLE 1-1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. salad oil 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach Water 1/4 c. salad oil 1 (16 oz.) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (7 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni 1 c. shredded American cheese 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs 2 eggs Brown beef, onion, and garlic in oil. Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain reserving liquid, and add enough water to make 1 cup. Combine liquid with spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir into meat mixture and simmer 10 minutes. Combine spinach with cooked macaroni, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, and oil. Spread in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Top with meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Before serving, let stand for 10 minutes to prevent cheese from becoming stringy. KIDS CASSEROLE 8 oz. spaghetti 2 tbsp. butter 1/3 c. Parmesan 2 eggs 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 (15 oz.) can stewed tomatoes 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 sm. cottage cheese 1 c. Mozzarella cheese Take spaghetti and break it into 3 parts before cooked. Cook and drain. Stir in butter and add Parmesan cheese and eggs. Mix well. Line bottom of 9x13 pan with mixture. Brown ground beef and drain. Add undrained tomatoes, paste, oregano and garlic salt. Stir and heat. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti. Next spread tomato sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and bake 5 minutes more. KID'S FAVORITE EGG CASSEROLE Grease Pyrex 9 x 13 inch glass pan 2 c. seasoned croutons, on bottom of Pyrex 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, on top of croutons Optional layer: 2 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms or chopped ham/Spam Beat and pour over the above: 6 to 8 eggs 2 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/8 tsp. onion salt Dash of pepper Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes until eggs are set.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
You have a lot of good ideas. Maybe they would eat one of the casseroles. I would eat everything you mentioned.
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
13 Aug 09
when you make hamburgers you can mix eggs in with the meat. French toast is also made with eggs.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
That's how I make my hamburgers and french toast too.
13 Aug 09
I'm going to college soon so I've been trying to make as many things as possible so I don't starve. (I'll be moving states away so no help form mom) Lately I've been working with eggs. Try egg salad sandwhiches, deviled eggs, or something less obvious, like tossing chopped up eggs into macaroni salad. I don't get your kids. I love eggs.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
17 Aug 09
Good for you for trying new ways to make food. Good luck in college