stuffed egg
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Definition
Noun: A cold appetizer consisting of a hard-boiled egg that has been sliced in half lengthwise, with its cooked yolk removed, mashed, mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, and then placed back into the hollow of the egg white.
Usage
The term "stuffed egg" refers specifically to this prepared food item. It is typically used in the singular to describe one individual piece or in the plural ("stuffed eggs") to describe the dish collectively. * They served stuffed eggs as a starter at the party. * Would you like a stuffed egg?
Examples
- For the picnic, she prepared a dozen with paprika sprinkled on top.
- The classic is made with mayonnaise, mustard, and a little vinegar.
- My grandmother's are always the first appetizer to disappear.
Advanced Usage
- "Deviled egg": This is a very common synonym for "stuffed egg," especially when the filling includes spicier seasonings like mustard or cayenne pepper. The terms are often used interchangeably.
- The recipe for these deviled eggs is the same as for ordinary stuffed eggs.
Variants and Related Words
- Deviled egg (n): A synonym for a stuffed egg, often implying a zestier or spiced filling.
- Egg salad (n): A related dish made from chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, but not served in the egg white halves.
Synonyms
- Deviled egg
- Dressed egg (less common)
Related Phrases
- Hard-boiled egg: The essential base ingredient for making a stuffed egg.
- Appetizer / Starter: The category of food a stuffed egg typically belongs to.
Noun
- halved hard-cooked egg with the yolk mashed with mayonnaise and seasonings and returned to the white