Ingredients
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Filling
- ½ cup real mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Decorations
- 12 peppercorns (for eyes)
- Fresh carrot (small piece for beaks)
Instructions
- Start with Boiled Eggs: Crack each eggshell lightly by tapping with the back of a spoon until you hear a change in sound, then place the eggs in a saucepan with an egg timer.
- Boil the Eggs: Fill the saucepan with cold water, covering the eggs by at least 1 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until the egg timer signals that the eggs are done.
- Cool the Eggs: Drain the hot water and immediately fill the pot with ice water to cool the eggs rapidly. Let them stand until completely cool, then drain and refrigerate if not using right away.
- Prepare Egg Whites: Peel the eggs and rinse them, then pat dry. Cut each egg in half crosswise and carefully remove yolks, placing them in a small bowl. Arrange the egg white halves cut-side up on a serving platter.
- Stabilize Egg Whites: If any egg halves wobble and won’t sit flat, slice a thin sliver off the rounded bottom to create a flat base so they remain upright.
- Make Filling: Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Fill Egg Whites: Transfer the filling into a resealable plastic bag, snip a ½-inch tip off one corner, and pipe filling generously into each egg white cavity.
- Decorate as Chicks: Gently press two peppercorns into each filling mound for eyes. Slice carrot into ⅛-inch rounds, cut small triangles, and tuck one triangle between the peppercorn eyes on each egg half to create beaks.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the eggs fresh.
Notes
- Using an egg timer ensures perfectly boiled eggs every time.
- Adding mayonnaise and mustard creates a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Carrot beaks and peppercorn eyes make the eggs fun and visually appealing, perfect for kids or themed parties.
- You can prepare eggs in advance and assemble just before serving.
- If preferred, substitute black olives for peppercorns to create eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
