This popular egg boil recipe recently went viral on TikTok and for good reason! This dish is made with hard-boiled eggs, butter, spices, garlic, and onions. One of the easiest and tastiest recipes.
This is a poor man’s version of a classic seafood boil. The only difference is that this is much more economical and easier to make! It’s also perfect for your vegetarian friends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s buttery, saucy, and packed with flavor.
- Cooks in under 30 minutes.
- Can be low carb and keto-friendly if you omit the brown sugar.
- You can add boiled potatoes and veggies to this for a more filling meal.
Ingredient Notes
Butter – I used unsalted butter and seasoned the sauce with Kosher salt.
Old Bay Seasoning – You can add as much or as little as you like. Start with 1 tsp and work your way up.
Eggs – I boiled the eggs for 8 minutes because I wanted firm yolks. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes if you want a soft runny yolk. Here is a great tutorial on how to boil eggs.
Brown Sugar – It adds a nice balance but omit it if you’re not a fan of a slightly sweet taste.
Red Crushed Pepper – Adds spice! If you like it very spicy add a generous amount.
Top Tips
- I highly recommend using unsalted butter and seasoning it with salt and pepper otherwise the sauce can be a little too salty.
- Avoid overcooking the eggs.
- If you don’t see your favorite spices listed in the recipe, feel free to add them. You can season the sauce to your liking.
- Once the eggs are done boiling, place them in an ice water bath or run them under cold water.
More Delicious Recipes
- Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
- Candied Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Onions
- Fried Deviled Eggs
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Egg Boil
Ingredients
- 6 eggs hard boiled
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning or to taste
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp red crushed pepper or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet and let it melt completely over medium heat.
- Stir in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the eggs and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and then add the hard-boiled eggs. Cook for 1 minute and enjoy!
Notes
- I highly recommend using unsalted butter and seasoning it with salt and pepper otherwise the sauce can be a little too salty.
- Avoid overcooking the eggs.
- If you don’t see your favorite spices listed in the recipe, feel free to add them. You can season the sauce to your liking.
- Once the eggs are done boiling, place them in an ice-water bath or run them under cold water.
This was bloody delicious. I doubled the sauce & added some cut up cooked sausage & baby potatoes, to make it a meal. Followed the sauce recipe to the letter…..nom nom nom.