Creamed Eggs on Toast

Creamed eggs on toast is a traditional dish that pairs eggs with white sauce over a piece of toast. Said to have its roots back in the Depression era, this dish typically consists of toasted slices of bread that are topped with a mixture of a creamy white sauce and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Parsley, chives, and paprika are often sprinkled on top for a more vibrant-looking dish, while typical accompaniments include vegetables, fruit, bacon, or sausages. There are numerous variations on this simple dish including eggs à la goldenrod, which calls for separating the yolks from the boiled eggs and using them mashed as a topping, using crispy biscuits instead of toasted bread, making the sauce thinner or more gravy-like, or adding pieces of meat to the sauce, such as ham, bacon, or sausages. This classic dish is usually eaten for breakfast or dinner, especially around Easter since it is a convenient way to make use of all those colored and decorated eggs.