Irresistible Goldenrod Egg Delight

This recipe is a generational French family tradition for Easter morning. I have searched the entire internet and I’ve never heard of anyone having it but our family. Everyone likes it so much that we have it more often than just Easter. It’s a food that grows on you!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • ½cupbutter

  • ½cupflour

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1quartmilk

  • 8hard-cooked eggs

  • 8sliceswhite bread, toasted

  • 1pinchpaprika

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. Separate the hard-cooked egg whites from the yolks. Roughly chop the whites and stir into the white sauce. Press the yolks through a mesh strainer and set aside.

  3. To serve, place a slice of toast on a plate, and ladle 1/2 cup of white sauce over top. Garnish with egg yolks and a sprinkle of paprika.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
26%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Cholesterol
252mg
84%
Sodium
384mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
13g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
210mg
16%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
286mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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