People often ask how to make a perfect easy peeling hard boiled egg and I've covered that in depth, but these days, it seems I'm hearing even more about boiled egg seasoning.
Hard Boiled Egg Seasoning
Boiled eggs are a delicious palate for so many possible tastes and I want to share some ways to season a boiled egg! YUM!
A whole world of flavor awaits! When wondering about Boiled Egg Seasoning, you just have to consider your own desires and tastes and what you are seeking!
The world is your oyster! The world is your Boiled Egg in ANY SEASON (see what I did there - haha) !!!
Here's What You'll Need
Go, RUN! Get over there! Check out your spice cabinet and see what you have!
You'll need spices and herbs! You might need sauces. You'll definitely need salt and pepper!
- Herbs and Spices
- Sauces from the fridge
- Salt and Pepper
Specialty Equipment
There is nothing special you need for seasoning a boiled egg. Nothing at all. Do you have a napkin or a paper towel? That will work.
A plate works great too.
Don't have those? A plastic bag will do the job.
But if you really want to be fancy, you could always look into a specialty egg holding device.
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Here's How You Do It
- Simply mix up a few sprinkles of the seasoning you choose.
- Put your seasoning into a container
- Roll your egg around in it or dip your egg into it.
- It's that easy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
That depends 100% on what you make your egg seasoning out of. If it has mayonnaise in it, then no. Otherwise, you can probably freeze it if it is just dry seasonings, but you don't really need to because dry seasonings tend to last a very long time.
Try it on your egg! It's that easy, just try it. What have you lost if you don't like it? Just toss it and start over.
There are lots of options for this, but it's probably easiest to serve dry seasonings in a small bowl for people to add a pinch of to their eggs. If you have a wet seasoning, then a small bowl with a spoon so they can put some on their own plate.
What To Put On Boiled Eggs Besides Salt
So many options! Lets start here..
Dry Seasonings and Herbs To Try By Themselves or Together
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Montreal Seasoning
- Steak Seasoning
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Lemon Pepper
- Paprika
- Smoked Paprika
- Curry Powder
- Cumin
- Tarragon
- Dill
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
- Old Bay
- Chili Powder
What to Put On Hard Boiled Eggs
Wet Seasonings to Try By Themselves or Together
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon Mustard
- Yellow Mustard
- Chick Fil A Sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Olive Oil
- Truffle Oil
- Hot Sauce
- Gravy
- salsa
- Relish
- Chow Chow
- Chopped Dill Pickle
- Appalachian Tiger Sauce
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Asian Hot Chili Oil
- Sour Cream
Tips and Tricks
There are several seasoning tips you will want to consider and then, I'll add a few of my boiled egg secrets below so stay tuned for the best tips.
- Consider where you will be eating your boiled eggs. Are you carrying them to work in a plastic bag or plasticware box? If so, you may want a seasoning you simply sprinkle on for ease of use.
- Are you serving your eggs to friends and want a bit of fancy? Serve with little cups for dipping. Make several "sauces".
- Consider a spice blend of your favorite spices! I'll give suggestions below.
- Think about whether the spices taste better as a dry place on your egg or if they will be ok when wetted by the egg (it seems boiled eggs can always find some moisture).
Tips for Making a Perfect Boiled Egg
This article is about seasoning a boiled egg BUT you might want a few tips to help with the process of making a boiled egg. Here are a few. The full compendium can be found over on my article about boiling eggs.
- Bring enough water to cover eggs to a full rolling boil but do not add the eggs until the water is boiling.
- With the pan off of the heat, GENTLY add the eggs a few at a time using a kitchen spider or a slotted spoon. GENTLY. OH SO GENTLY.
- Do not over crowd the pan. Eggs should have room around each one.
- Bring the water back up to a gentle boil and start your timer for 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, carry to the sink, pour off as much water as possible and place the eggs in cool water. Then add some ice to the bowl. Allow to rest until cooled (about 5 minutes).
- A 12 minute egg is a fully cooked hard boiled egg. If you like a softer yolk, you'll want to go with less cook time, but follow these basic directions.
- Crack the eggs on the fat end of the egg and peel under running cold water so the water can assist removing the peel.
***PRO TIP - Older eggs are easier to peel so if you often need hard boiled eggs, keep a few especially for that purpose and allow them to age a bit
Possible Seasoning Blends to Try on your Boiled Egg
Just something to get your started. I'm not listing amounts here because a sprinkle will work for one egg or you could do variations in amounts for different flavors.
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder and a small sprinkle of hot sauce (my favorite)
- Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, Old Bay and Chili Powder
- Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard and Horseradish
- Mayonnaise, Mustard, sweet relish
- Olive Oil, Tarragon and Dill
- Asian Hot Chili Oil and sour cream.
Watch Us Make Boiled Eggs
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Boiled Egg Seasoning
Ingredients
- 6 boiled eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce Franks or Tolulas
Instructions
- Cook and peel the eggs. Dry off with a paper towel.
- Mix the salt, pepper and garlic powder together and place in a small bowl or on a plate.
- Cut the eggs in half, sprinkle with the seasoning mix and add a few drops of hot sauce to each egg half.
Notes
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Montreal Seasoning
- Steak Seasoning
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Lemon Pepper
- Paprika
- Smoked Paprika
- Curry Powder
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon Mustard
- Yellow Mustard
- Chick Fil A Sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Olive Oil
- Truffle Oil
- Hot Sauce
- Gravy
- salsa
- Relish
- Chow Chow
- Chopped Dill Pickle
- Appalachian Tiger Sauce
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Asian Hot Chili Oil
- Sour Cream
- Cumin
- Tarragon
- Dill
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
- Old Bay
- Chili Powder
Nutrition
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Lisa Amadeo says
Thank you for all the helpful info and ideas. Hard boiled eggs have always intimidated me a bit. Looking forward to trying again. Happy weekend 💖
Wendi Spraker says
Hope you enjoyed!