Spicy Cheesy Boiled Eggs on Toast
Spicy Cheesy Boiled Eggs on Toast
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cheesy Eggs
- 8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chili oil or chili crisp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
For Serving
- 4 slices bread, your favorite, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your hard-boiled eggs are peeled and carefully slice each egg in half lengthwise. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chili oil or chili crisp and stir to combine. The mixture should be fragrant and slightly bubbling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully place the halved hard-boiled eggs into the pan, cut-side down, arranging them in a single layer. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the yolks absorb the rich butter and chili flavors.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Liberally sprinkle the smoked paprika over the eggs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs. Cover the pan with a lid (or foil if you don't have a lid for your pan) and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the cheese is melting, toast your bread slices to your desired crispness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once the cheese is perfectly melted, carefully scoop the spicy cheesy eggs onto the toasted bread slices. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Cheesy Boiled Eggs on Toast
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cheesy Eggs
- 8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chili oil or chili crisp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
For Serving
- 4 slices bread, your favorite, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your hard-boiled eggs are peeled and carefully slice each egg in half lengthwise. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chili oil or chili crisp and stir to combine. The mixture should be fragrant and slightly bubbling.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully place the halved hard-boiled eggs into the pan, cut-side down, arranging them in a single layer. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the yolks absorb the rich butter and chili flavors.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Liberally sprinkle the smoked paprika over the eggs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the eggs. Cover the pan with a lid (or foil if you don't have a lid for your pan) and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the cheese is melting, toast your bread slices to your desired crispness.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once the cheese is perfectly melted, carefully scoop the spicy cheesy eggs onto the toasted bread slices. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min