Delicious Canapes with Egg and Chives Recipe
Canapés with Egg and Chives are elegant bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy egg salad infused with fresh chives, served atop crispy toasted bread rounds. These savory treats are perfect for entertaining, brunches, or as a sophisticated snack option. With a perfect balance of textures and flavors, these canapés are sure to impress your guests with their simplicity and deliciousness.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slices of baguette or cocktail bread
- Butter or olive oil for toasting
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Once the eggs are done cooking, transfer them immediately to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once the eggs are cool, peel them and chop them finely using a fork or potato masher in a mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped chives to the bowl with the chopped eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix until well combined.
- Toast the slices of baguette or cocktail bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Spoon a dollop of the egg and chive mixture onto each toasted bread round, spreading it evenly.
- Garnish the canapés with additional chopped chives, if desired.
- Arrange the canapés on a serving platter or tray and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious canapés with egg and chives!
Notes
- Seasoning and Adjusting Consistency - Taste the egg salad mixture before assembling the canapés and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or additional mustard. If the egg salad mixture is too dry, you can add more mayonnaise or a splash of lemon juice to achieve the desired consistency.
- Toasting Bread - Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy to provide a sturdy base for the egg salad mixture.