You cut it and an egg appears inside: 5 savory recipes that will surprise you at Easter

Friday 20 March 2026 15:30 - Mirella Mendonça
You cut it and an egg appears inside: 5 savory recipes that will surprise you at Easter

Eggs are one of the great symbols of Easter, representing renewal and celebration. But in addition to traditional chocolate eggs, this mulfunctional ingredient can also be used in savory recipes full of flavor.

One creative way to use it is in so-called hidden egg recipes. In these, the hard-boiled egg is placed inside meat, pasta or other preparations, creating a delicious surprise when the dish is cut into. This technique is often used in dishes such as stuffed steaks or preparations with meat and vegetables, which only reveal the egg when serving.

The result is a beautiful, original dish that is perfect for special occasions. As well as adding flavor and texture, the egg creates a visual effect that always impresses at the table.

If you want to go off the beaten track this Easter or simply experiment with different recipes, these 5 hidden egg ideas are great for surprising the family and turning a simple ingredient into something special.


1. Potatoes with hidden egg

In this recipe, the egg appears in the middle of the potatoes and the ingredients that make up the dish. A simple, practical and perfect combination for a comforting lunch.

Easter potato terrineRecipe Easter potato terrine

A potato-based terrine hiding eggs for Easter, are you in?


2. A crunchy touch for the main course

For the less traditional, meat is already part of the Easter menu. So bet on this puff pastry, crispy and tasty like no other.

Easter pie - a delicious meat pie with eggs for a traditional meal!Recipe Easter pie - a delicious meat pie with eggs for a traditional meal!

When the Easter tradition meets flavors, it gives us a Berrichon pie! This easy recipe is perfect for your family meal. Keep the tradition alive and try our Easter pie with the step-by-step instructions below.


3. How about a vegetarian dish?

This is a vegetarian dish that can be eaten at any time of the year. It contains spinach, which is rich in iron and protein.

Spinach, ricotta, and egg pie - italian torta pasqualinaRecipe Spinach, ricotta, and egg pie - italian torta pasqualina

What’s hidden in this pie straight from Italy for Easter?! To find out, follow the step-by-step instructions of our recipe explained below, not only in photos but also in video ;-) And for tasting, know that this Torta Pasqualina is a vegetarian recipe...

4. This time the egg is breaded

Another recipe made with ground beef (but if you prefer, use cod).

Scotch eggs - scottish breaded eggsRecipe Scotch eggs - scottish breaded eggs

What if we tried Scottish cuisine? This specialty is easy and fun to cook ;)

5. To serve as an appetizer

This time, the eggs are smaller because we're using quail eggs. A perfect puff pastry for an appetizer.

Little easter pies - video recipe !Recipe Little easter pies - video recipe !

Let's try this little pie baked in an Easter mood with little quail eggs !

Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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