# Grated Egg Toasts This Viral Egg Recipe Turns Hard-Boiled Eggs into a Flavorful Topping By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grated-egg-toast References: [lifemadesweeter](https://lifemadesweeter.com/grated-egg-toast/)  Rather than enjoying [eggs scrambled or fried on toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-dishes), many people are opting to try grated egg toast instead for a variation on the way eggs on toast are usually served. This recipe builds on the popularity of avocado toast and turns hard-boiled eggs into a texture-rich topping that's [packed with protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wecook-egg-bites). Grated egg toast is ready to be customized in all sorts of ways based on personal flavor preferences. While some egg lovers pair avocado, grated egg, kewpie mayo and Sriracha, others opt for other combinations that play up different sweet, spicy and salty flavors. This quick snack, lunch or breakfast quickly went viral after being shared by [TikTok's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights) Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh of Healthyish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Toast Toppings:** Opportunity for food companies to create customizable toast toppings featuring protein-rich egg toppings. - **Alternative Egg Preparation:** Opportunity for appliance manufacturers to create specialized gadgets for preparing eggs differently. - **Social Media-inspired Recipe Trends:** Opportunity for companies to leverage social media platforms to showcase creative recipe trends and boost virality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can capitalize on the versatility of eggs as unique toast toppings to offer consumers customizable snack options. - **Appliances:** Appliance manufacturers can develop specialized gadgets for efficiently slicing and grating hard boiled eggs for quick, easy, and protein-rich toast toppings. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can team up with food companies to highlight creative recipe trends and make them accessible to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Egg Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights.md) - [Frozen Tomato Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-ice-toast.md) - [Egg-Infused Avocado Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-egg.md) - [Scrambled Cookie Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrambled-cookies.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Convenient Scrambled Egg Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-crack-an-egg-1.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Egg Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-hard-boiled-eggs.md) - [Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggcado-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Egg Scramble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-egg-scramble.md)