Freshness of scrambled eggs

[pudd]

Hey, I need to get back on the plan but my biggest obstacle is breakfast. I wanted to make a huge batch of scrambled eggs but I was wondering how long they stay fresh and safe in the fridge.

[Richt]

An extremely good question, but one that I have no idea of an answer to I'm afraid.

I always whip up my scrambled eggs as and when I want them, they dont take long to make.

I hope someone can give you a better answer than I have.

Rich

[Spikette]

I've made scrambled eggs in a large batch that lasts 5 days and they were fine. I've also done omelets for 3-4 days and just kept them in there own individual containers ready to take to work and have had no problem. I nuke them for 1-2 minutes when I'm ready to have breakfast.

[tickletussler]

Have you got a microwave? I find it is very easy just to throw some eggs and cream, zap in in the microwave for 2min, stopping to stir every now and then, and I end up with either scramble eggs or omelette - depending on how long I leave it in there for.

[RamblinWreck]

I have found some frozen scramble egg patties that work great. I have 2 of them with 2 frozen sausage patties every morning before work. Take them out of the freezer and put them in the microwave for 2 minutes and then eat breakfast. I normally put a slice of cheese between the egg and sausage and have a great meal!

I get both the frozen egg and sausage from the local Super Wal-Mart. I haven't found them at any of the other supermarkets, yet.

The other option is to boil several eggs and then keep them in the fridge all week for a real quick meal or snack!

[softnred]

I remember hearing that some folks cooked a weeks worth of scrambled eggs at one time, then froze them in individual containers. They said that they tasted fine after warming in the microwave, but that there was a bit of water at the bottom of the bowl...

Another alternative is to experiment with crustless quiches....

~JoAnne

[Aidan'sMommy]

You can also microwave eggs. That way you just beat them and stick them in the microwave. Less dishes and much quicker.

Faith

[goin2Bgood]

I've read you're supposed to eat cooked egg dishes in 3-4 days. That said, we usually eat our in 4-5 and no one's died yet I've frozen cooked eggs but I really don't like them as much. They do get a little watery and to me the texture or something is a bit "off"

The following are also really good egg breakfasts you can make and keep in the fridge or freezer:

Gouda Cheese Muffins by Pau (doesn't freeze well)

and

Breakfast Muffin (freezes fine)

spray a 12 hole muffin pan with pam. In the cups place crumbled cooked sausage, ham, bacon or whatever meat you'd like. Add grated cheese such as cheddar, Swiss, Monterey jack etc. Don;t overfill with the meat & cheese. Fill about 1/2 or 3/4 at the most. Beat 8 eggs with a splash of cream and spoon mixture in to cups. Bake 350 degrees for about 15 min. They'll start to brown on the edges.

You can use any kind of meat, cheeses, veggies etc. Sometimes I chop fresh spinach and add to egg mixture before spooning in to the tins. I use pork sausage a lot, I think about 1 oz. goes in each cup, along with an ounce of cheese (for a rough idea of quantity)

Note: I have no idea on exact carb counts, because I always switch around the things I put in and I add from there. I've never had them be over 1-2 carbs each though. I have kept these in the freezer so Hubby can grab a couple to take to work. Wrap them in saran wrap when they're cool (I put in fridge to cool down) and place in a gallon freezer bag. Lately, I've stored them in the fridge since he usually eats them in 5 days.

[sassygoddess13]

They'd be good for almost any amount of time that regular leftovers would be. But I will warn you, after a couple days, they start turning greyish/greenish. Just the oxidization, nothing more. :yes