Description
French Onion Deviled Eggs are a delicious twist on a classic appetizer. They combine the creamy texture of deviled eggs with the rich flavor of caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks from the egg halves and place them in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and the cooled caramelized onions. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded Gruyère cheese, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Sprinkle fresh chives on top for garnish.
- Place the filled eggs in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to chill.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add more caramelized onions.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- These can be made a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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