Name: Egg spread with chives — a classic for bread and canapés
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 6 ks vajec natvrdo; 60 g mayonnaise; 80 g quark or spreadable butter (optional, for extra creaminess); 10 g full-fat mustard (about 1 tsp); 25 g fresh chives (chopped); 10 g red onion or spring onion (optional, finely chopped); 5 ml lemon juice (optional); salt to taste pepper to taste

Egg spread with chives — a classic for bread and canapés

Egg spread with chives is one of those things everyone loves and it’s always gone before you finish tidying the kitchen. It’s simple, quick and works a million ways: on fresh bread, a roll, in a sandwich or on fancy canapés. Eggs provide a filling base, chives add freshness and the creamy component (mayonnaise, soft cheese or yogurt) ties it all together. When done right, it’s neither dry nor “too mayo-heavy” — it’s just right.

⏱ 15 min● easy♨ 5 servings

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Instructions

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1Step 1If the eggs aren’t cooked yet, put them in cold water, bring to a boil and cook for 9–10 minutes hard. Then cool them immediately in cold water – they’ll peel easier and the yolk will stay nicely yellow, not gray. Peel them and let them cool completely.
2Step 2Chop the eggs finely or grate them coarsely into a bowl. If you grate them, the spread will be smoother and creamier; if you chop them, it will have more “texture.” Both are fine – it’s up to your preference.
3Step 3Add mayonnaise, lučina/cream cheese spread (if using) and mustard. Mix everything with a fork or spoon until a creamy mixture forms. If you want a lighter spread, you can replace part of the mayonnaise with plain yogurt – the flavor will be fresher and less heavy.
4Step 4Chop the chives finely and stir them into the spread. If you add onion, cut it very finely so the spread isn’t “over-onioned.” Finally season with salt and pepper and add a few drops of lemon juice to taste – it will freshen the spread and nicely lift the egg flavor.
5Step 5Let the spread rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. The flavors will meld and it will be easier to spread. Then spread it on fresh bread, rolls or canapés. For canapés it’s great to garnish with a slice of egg, cucumber or just a pinch of extra chives on top.

Kitchen tip

If you make the spread for canapés in advance, watch the consistency — it should be firmer so it holds its shape and doesn't make the bread soggy. Adding more lučina/spreadable butter and less mayonnaise, or chopping the eggs a bit coarser, will help.

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Variants and alternatives

Lighter version: use 30 g mayonnaise + 80 g plain yogurt. The taste will be fresh and the spread will still be creamy. With cucumber: add a few tablespoons of finely chopped pickled cucumber (lightly squeezed). Great for canapés. Spicy: add a pinch of chili or a little horseradish — eggs can handle it and the flavor will be "brighter." Dairy-free: you can make it with just mayonnaise + mustard, it will just taste stronger and more "mayonnaisey."

Approximate per serving

Nutritional values

Energie220 kcalProteins12 gSacharidy2 gTuky18 g

Egg spread with chives — a classic for bread and canapés

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