This comforting dish features hard-boiled eggs stuffed with a creamy mayonnaise and mustard mixture, then bathed in a rich, savory Spanish-style sauce. The sauce combines sweet onions, canned tomatoes, and a hint of sugar for a perfect balance of flavors. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs, it bakes until golden and bubbly. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck contribution. The combination of tender eggs, smooth sauce, and crisp topping offers a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a reliable classic that brings nostalgic home-style flavor to your table.
Eggs In Spanish Sauce
Description
This comforting dish features hard-boiled eggs stuffed with a creamy mayonnaise and mustard mixture, then bathed in a rich, savory Spanish-style sauce. The sauce combines sweet onions, canned tomatoes, and a hint of sugar for a perfect balance of flavors. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs, it bakes until golden and bubbly. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck contribution. The combination of tender eggs, smooth sauce, and crisp topping offers a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a reliable classic that brings nostalgic home-style flavor to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Halve the hard-cooked eggs lengthwise and remove the yolks.
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Mash the yolks in a small bowl and stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth.
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Stuff the egg whites with the yolk mixture and arrange them cut-side up in a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook chopped onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in flour, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper.
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Add the undrained canned tomatoes and bay leaf to the skillet.
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Cook and stir constantly until the sauce is bubbly and thickened, about 2 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
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Pour the hot tomato sauce evenly over the stuffed eggs in the baking dish.
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In a small bowl, toss fine dry bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the eggs and sauce.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
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Let the dish stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 600.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.8g60%
- Saturated Fat 10.6g53%
- Cholesterol 569.7mg190%
- Sodium 458.2mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
- Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
- Sugars 6.6g
- Protein 24.9g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.