Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
10 unit

Eggs

whole

1 tsp

White Vinegar

8 cup

Cold Water

enough to cover eggs

6 cup

Ice Water

1 piece

Spanish Chorizo

cubed

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

0.5 cup

Mayonnaise

1 tsp

Hot Sauce

0.25 tsp

Black Pepper

cracked

0.25 cup

Blue Cheese

crumbled

Step 1
~2 min

Place eggs in a large pot, add vinegar, and cover with water.

Step 2
~2 min

Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Let stand covered for 13 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Prepare an ice bath with water and ice.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until cooked.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove chorizo and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

Step 7
~2 min

Transfer eggs from the hot water to the ice bath to cool quickly.

Step 8
~2 min

Gently crack the eggshells and peel them off.

Step 9
~2 min

Slice eggs in half lengthwise.

Step 10
~2 min

Separate egg yolks and place them in a bowl; arrange the egg whites on a plate.

Step 11
~2 min

Add mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and pepper to the bowl of yolks.

Step 12
~2 min

Mix until smooth.

Step 13
~2 min

Fold in half of the cooked chorizo and all of the blue cheese.

Step 14
~2 min

Transfer the mixture to a Ziploc bag, cut a corner, and pipe it into the egg whites.

Step 15
~2 min

Fill each egg white, slightly overfilling.

Step 16
~2 min

Top with the remaining chorizo pieces.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a piping bag for a neater presentation.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Ensure the eggs are fully cooled before peeling to prevent tearing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as an appetizer or snack.

Arrange on a platter for a party.

Serve with crackers or crudités.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickles
Olives
Crackers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Thanksgiving
Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Game Day

Popularity Score

70/100

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