Huevos Rellenos

Name: Huevos Rellenos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 8 large eggs, hard-boiled, halved; 4 oz canned tuna in oil, drained; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole milk; pinch ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Spanish stuffed eggs filled with creamy mayonnaise and tuna, topped with a rich béchamel sauce and baked until golden. A classic tapas dish.

35 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 large eggs, hard-boiled, halved
4 oz canned tuna in oil, drained
6 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
to taste salt and black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1

Place 8 hard-boiled, halved large eggs in cold salted water. Boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and halve.
2

Scoop yolks into a bowl and reserve egg white halves.
3

Mash yolks with a fork. Mix in 4 oz drained canned tuna in oil, 6 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, and seasoning until smooth.
4

Spoon mixture into each egg white half, mounding gently. Arrange in a baking dish.
5

Make béchamel: melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add 1/2 cup whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook 3-4 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and pinch ground nutmeg.
6

Pour béchamel over stuffed eggs. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
7

Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at edges.
8

Cool 2 minutes before serving warm.

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Questions

How long does Huevos Rellenos take?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (15 minutes): "Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at edges."

What temperature do I cook Huevos Rellenos at?

For Huevos Rellenos, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 7. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 7.

What can I use instead of Gruyere in Huevos Rellenos?

The entry for Huevos Rellenos calls for 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated. In its place: Emmental, Jarlsberg or a good Swiss cheese melts the same way. Comte is the closest in flavor.

Can I make Huevos Rellenos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Huevos Rellenos is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Huevos Rellenos gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Huevos Rellenos is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Huevos Rellenos contain fish?

Yes: 4 oz canned tuna in oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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