Spring-Inspired Recipes Take Eggs Beyond the Breakfast Table
Celebrate spring with seasonal egg recipes like these Mini Banana Custard Pies; Photo credit: Jessi Heggan
Often associated with the rebirth and renewal the season brings, eggs have long been a symbol of spring.
From Easter egg hunts to chocolate eggs to colorful dyed eggs adorning the house, many of our favorite seasonal traditions revolve around the incredible, edible egg. And while local eggs might be readily available year-round in Tennessee, spring also marks the beginning of peak egg season. As extended daylight hours encourage hens to produce more, now is the perfect time to bring home a dozen from the farmers market – or gather them from your own backyard flock if you’re lucky enough to have one. Then get to boiling, frying and baking them up into new culinary creations with these springtime recipes highlighting the nutritious, delicious and endlessly versatile egg.
Ultimate Egg Sandwich with Bacon Jam; Photo credit: Jessi Heggan
1. Ultimate Egg Sandwich with Bacon Jam
Trade your everyday egg sandwich for an Ultimate Egg Sandwich with Bacon Jam. With crispy hash brown patties, cheddar cheese, a sunny-side-up egg and a dollop of homemade bacon jam layered between soft brioche buns, this filling sandwich makes a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs; Photo credit: Jessi Heggan
2. Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs
A springtime staple gets a Nashville-inspired twist with our Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs. After piping the spicy yolk filling into each egg half, top with fried chicken bites, a pickle slice, fresh chives and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Huevos Rancheros Twice-Baked Potatoes; Photo credit: Jessi Heggan
3. Huevos Rancheros Twice-Baked Potatoes
Huevos Rancheros Twice-Baked Potatoes spice up a traditional favorite with south-of-the-border flavor. Served as a breakfast or brunch, this hearty dish will keep you fueled all day.
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Mini Banana Custard Pies; Photo credit: Jessi Heggan
4. Mini Banana Custard Pies
Mini Banana Custard Pies are the perfect bite-sized dessert for an Easter get-together or spring brunch. The creamy custard filling takes just minutes to prepare, and with a little help from a store-bought pie crust, whipping up a batch of these single-serving pies is a breeze.
Pick Tennessee Products
Find locally grown and raised ingredients for these egg recipes and more from the following farms and companies across the state. Discover more made-in-Tennessee products and farms in your area at picktnproducts.org.
Flying S Farms
Located in Woodbury, Flying S Farms grows a wide range of vegetables, raises farm-fresh eggs, and has a licensed home bakery offering bread, cakes and more. Visit their website for information about their CSA program.
Heniscity Farm
This Davidson County farm raises heritage, free-range poultry for eggs and meat. Their mission is to help diverse rural, urban and suburban communities meet basic food needs with a focus on helping those affected by poverty, domestic violence and homelessness.
Hitman Smoked Products LLC
Hitman Smoked Products in Middle Tennessee crafts delicious old-world bacon with a new-world flair. Rubbed with kosher salt, brown sugar, and flavorings like coffee, cocoa, and more, their bacon products are perfect for cooking low and slow.
Land Basket Farm
Land Basket Farm’s mission is to serve East Tennesseans with local, sustainable and responsibly raised food. The Russellville farm produces pasture-raised eggs, chicken and pork as well as grass-fed lamb.
Tennessee Grass Fed
This Montgomery County farm specializes in grass-fed and -finished beef and pasture-raised pork, chicken, turkey, duck and lamb. Visit their website to learn more about pickup and home delivery options.
The Farm Stand at LaGrange
This family-owned and -operated farm stand in Grand Junction offers fresh eggs, produce, honey, and annual and perennial plants. Follow their updates on Facebook for more information and opening hours.
facebook.com/thefarmstandlagrange
Interesting recipes for a spring brunch! Every year, the sight of yellow daffodils swaying in the wind, sometimes peeping from the snow, let me know winter is on its way out. And it’s time to celebrate. One thing caught my eyes, I’ve never had Bacon Jam. I’m sure I can Google and find a recipe but I prefer to get recipes from good cooks who have already made and enjoyed it! Anyone have an easy recipe for me to try? Thanks!