Description
A flavorful keto-friendly late-night snack featuring hard-boiled eggs smothered in a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic spices and simmered vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter (approximately 4 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil and Peel Eggs: Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel them carefully and set aside for later use.
- Melt Butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter evenly, preparing the base for the sauce.
- Sauté Onions: Add the sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they become soft and release a fragrant aroma.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, garlic paste, and the blend of seasonings including Old Bay, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the vegetable broth and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and thicken slightly.
- Combine Eggs and Sauce: Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot, spicy garlic butter sauce evenly over them to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy the eggs warm immediately or let them chill, as the dish is delicious served either way, packed with bold flavor.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are boiled to a firm hard-boil for best texture.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth if not strictly vegetarian or keto sensitive.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto snack, spicy garlic butter sauce, hard boiled eggs, low carb snack, easy keto recipe, late night snack
