The DEVILED EGGS WITH CRISPY PANCETTA, quick and tasty, are perfect to serve as an appetizer or as finger food for special occasions like Easter.
These eggs are an expression of culinary creativity, a blank canvas ready to be painted with bold flavors and innovative combinations. From classics like mayonnaise, mustard and parsley, to bolder options such as avocado, smoked salmon or curry, the possibilities are endless.
I prepared them accompanied by crispy pancetta and chives to give them an additional note of freshness, but you can add ingredients like olives, capers, aromatic herbs, hot peppers or even touches of fresh fruit for a surprising flavor.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 36.85 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 0.48 (g) of which sugars 0.07 (g)
- Proteins 3.34 (g)
- Fat 2.42 (g) of which saturated 1.06 (g)of which unsaturated 1.33 (g)
- Fibers 0.09 (g)
- Sodium 89.83 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 38 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 pickled gherkin (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 slices pancetta
- chives
TOOLS NEEDED FOR DEVILED EGGS
- 1 Pot
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Skillet
- Paper towels
PREPARATION OF DEVILED EGGS
The preparation of deviled eggs with pancetta is very easy and quick.
Place the eggs in a small pot with a pinch of salt and cover them completely with cold water. Then put over the heat and from the moment it reaches a boil, cook them for 10 minutes.
Drain them and cool them in ice water.
Once cold, peel them and cut them in half lengthwise.
Place the yolks in a bowl, add the mayonnaise, the pickled gherkin chopped into small pieces and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything until creamy.
Arrange the egg halves on a plate and fill them with the filling using a teaspoon.
Meanwhile heat a skillet and brown the pancetta slices until they are crisp. Drain them on a sheet of parchment paper and allow them to dry and cool.
Decorate the eggs with chopped pancetta and sliced chives.
If you want to add extra flavor to your eggs you can also crumble some pancetta into the filling mixture.
VARIATIONS
Classic Deviled Eggs: A mix of egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard and aromatic herbs, topped with a sprinkle of sweet paprika.
Mediterranean Deviled Eggs: With black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano, for a Mediterranean touch that will make you feel on holiday.
Salmon Deviled Eggs: A delicious combination of smoked salmon, cream cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for adding elegance to your table.
Vegetarian Deviled Eggs: With a mix of avocado, tomato and cucumber, ideal for lovers of vegetarian cuisine or for a light and healthy option.
STORAGE
To store them, place them in an airtight container. Make sure the container is well sealed to prevent them from drying out or absorbing unwanted odors from the refrigerator.
