Creamed Eggs on Toast Recipe: Toppings for Eggs on Toast

Creamed eggs are a breakfast or brunch dish consisting of chopped hard-boiled eggs warmed in a cream sauce and served over buttered toast. Creamed eggs are also known as goldenrod eggs or eggs à la goldenrod, thanks to the sunny yellow hue of the chopped egg yolks set against the backdrop of egg whites. (Cooks can enhance this effect with the addition of curry powder or turmeric.)

As a middle ground between egg recipes like scrambled eggs, poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, and egg salad, creamed eggs are an excellent way to craft a sumptuous meal using a few basic ingredients—or use up extra Easter eggs. To make the white sauce, combine equal tablespoons of butter and flour over medium heat, and whisk in whole milk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Creamed eggs are the ultimate vehicle for personalization: Serve them with a spread of options, and let your brunch guests choose their garnishes.

1. 1. Fresh herbs: Herbaceous green herbs complement a buttery sauce and rustic, nutty bread. Finely chop chives, dill, mint, or Italian parsley—or any combination thereof—and toss them with a spritz of lemon juice and salt before adding them to the eggs.
2. 2. Pickles: Pops of vinegar act as a palate refresher to this indulgent breakfast dish. Top creamed eggs with pickled red onions, capers, finely chopped pickled jalapeño, or preserved lemon.
3. 3. Spices: For color, heat, and dimension, sprinkle creamed eggs with a pinch of red chili powder like paprika, garam masala, za’atar, shichimi togarashi, or furikake.