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I Have Leftover Egg Whites. Now What?

Don’t know what to do with all those egg whites you’ve accumulated? We have some ideas. 
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Published Nov. 30, 2022.

Certain recipes like lemon curd, crème brûlée, or even fresh pasta dough rely on egg yolks.

A lot of egg yolks.

Which means your fridge is bulking up on leftover egg whites. Now what? Turn it into a face mask?

OK. Don’t rub them on your face. But don’t throw them away, either.

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If you only have a few . . .

If you have more than a few. . .

If you still can’t decide. . .

That’s OK. Egg whites freeze really well. Transfer to an airtight container (or even an ice cube tray!) and freeze for up to three months.

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