Huevos Rellenos Clásicos

Huevos Rellenos Clásicos

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook12m
  • Hands-off13m
Total time
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
12 min
Hands-off
13 min

Hands-off time is mostly rising, proofing, resting, or marinating—not counted in prep or cook.

Recipe written for 12 servings

Main

Filling

Garnish

Uses your kitchen

Estufa

Small appliances

Arrocera

Cookware

Cacerola

Olla

Sartén

Sartén

Fridge

3 days

Step by step

Instructions

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  • Medium-high

Place the 12 large huevos in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.

Uses

  • Saucepan
  • 12 min

Once boiling, remove the pan from heat, cover with a lid, and let the 12 large huevos sit undisturbed for exactly 12 minutes. This produces perfectly set, creamy yolks with no gray ring.

  • 10 min

While the 12 large huevos sit, prepare an ice bath: fill a large mixing bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice. When the 12 minutes are up, use a slotted spoon to transfer the 12 large huevos immediately to the ice bath. Let them chill for at least 10 minutes — this stops the cooking and makes peeling much easier.

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Gently peel the 12 large huevos under cool running water. Pat dry. Slice each 12 large huevos in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.

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  • Knife

Pop the yolks out into a medium mixing bowl. Arrange the empty 12 large huevos white halves on a serving platter.

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  • Mixing Bowl

Mash the yolks thoroughly with a fork until no large lumps remain. Add the ⅓ cup mayonesa, 1 tbsp mostaza amarilla, 1 tbsp encurtido dulce, 1 tsp vinagre de sidra de manzana, ½ tsp azúcar granulado, ¼ tsp sal kosher, and ¼ tsp pimienta negra. Stir and mash until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust ¼ tsp sal kosher, ¼ tsp pimienta negra, or 1 tbsp mostaza amarilla to your liking.

Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star piping tip (Large) or round piping tip (Large), or simply use a Ziploc bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the filling generously into each 12 large huevos white half, slightly mounding it above the rim. Alternatively, use a spoon to fill them for a rustic look.

Uses

  • Piping Bag
  • Star Piping Tip (Large)
  • Round Piping Tip (Large)
  • Ziploc Bag
  • 60 min

Dust the filled 12 large huevos lightly with 1 pinch of paprika and scatter sliced cebollino fresco cortado finamente over the top if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate uncovered for up to 1 hour, then cover loosely with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Uses

  • Plastic Wrap
  • Smoked Paprika
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

90

Cal

Protein

5 g

23%

Carbs

1 g

5%

Fat

7 g

72%