Are you tired of bland, boring eggs? Prepare to revolutionize your breakfast or appetizer game with these incredibly delicious Hard Cooked Eggs with Piquant Sauce! This recipe transforms ordinary hard-boiled eggs into a gourmet delight that will have everyone asking for your culinary secret. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll create a dish that's both visually stunning and explosively flavorful.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch. Gently place the eggs into the water, ensuring they are in a single layer.
- Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 9-10 minutes for perfectly hard-cooked eggs.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
- When the cooking time is complete, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs directly into the ice bath. Let them cool for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and roll to crack the shell all over. Peel the eggs carefully under cool running water to help remove the shell completely.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Pat the peeled eggs dry with paper towels. Cut each egg in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.
- Arrange the egg halves on a serving plate and generously drizzle the piquant sauce over the eggs.
- Serve immediately while the eggs are still slightly warm, garnishing with an extra sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Tips
- Use eggs that are slightly older (about 5-7 days) for easier peeling. Fresh eggs tend to stick to their shells more stubbornly.
- The ice bath is crucial - it stops the cooking process and creates that perfect, creamy egg texture while preventing that dreaded green ring around the yolk.
- For the smoothest piquant sauce, whisk the ingredients thoroughly and taste before drizzling to adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- If you want extra heat, choose a spicier hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- For a picture-perfect presentation, use a sharp knife when cutting the eggs to get clean, precise halves.
- These eggs can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, making them a great make-ahead appetizer or quick protein-packed snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 380mg
