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Eggs Mayonnaise (Polish Traditional Appetizer)

March 31, 2022 by Edyta 13 Comments

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Eggs Mayonnaise (‘Jajka w Majonezie’) is a traditional Polish appetizer. You can find it in every home around the holidays, especially Easter. It’s super simple to make, requires only a few ingredients, and it tastes absolutely delicious!

Serving Eggs Mayonnaise on a black serving plate with scallions and cherry tomatoes

Eggs Mayonnaise – a Delicious Appetizer Popular in Polish Cuisine

If you’re a reader of my blog, then you already know that I was born and raised in Poland. In Polish Cuisine there are a handful of dishes that constantly resurface in every house around the holidays, or for any large gathering. This is the case with the Russian Salad, which is called in ‘Salatka Jarzynowa,’ and with these Eggs Mayonnaise.

I’m not exaggerating when I say that you’ll find Eggs Mayonnaise at every holiday, gatherings, birthday parties, etc… The point being, that’s how popular they are. Their fanfare can be compared to Deviled Eggs in the U.S., circa 1980’s (I realize their popularity is waning).

With Easter now approaching, I figured that introducing you to this delicious Polish egg appetizer was timely. Personally, I make them every year for Easter and my American family is totally in love with them. If you like egg salad you’ll love my Eggs Mayonnaise.

Eggs Mayonnaise on a serving plate garnished with tomatoes and green onions

What Ingredients Are Needed to Make Eggs Mayonnaise (Jajka w Majonezie)?

The main ingredients in this recipe for Eggs Mayonnaise are (you probably guessed it)…

  • Hard-boiled eggs; &
  • Mayonnaise (with a splash of water).

The rest really depends on your mood or flavor preferences. I like to use:

  • Romaine lettuce cut up in small ribbons as a bed for my eggs, as I really like the crunch it adds to the dish;
  • Then I like to add some cherry tomatoes because they add a little bit of sweetness to the dish;
  • And finally, I like to add green onions (either scallions or chives) for a mild onion flavor;
  • Oh, I almost forgot that I sprinkle a little sweet paprika on top for some color and extra flavor too.

But there are plenty of possibilities here. For example, you can garnish your Eggs Mayonnaise with:

  • Red or white onions;
  • Chopped pickles, or cornichons;
  • Olives;
  • Roasted red peppers;
  • Fried bacon bits;
  • Crunchy fried onions.

Close up photo of Eggs Mayonnaise with cherry tomatoes and scallions

How to Make Eggs Mayonnaise?

The steps to make Eggs Mayonnaise are very simple.

Step 1: Prepare your Mayonnaise – mix together a 1/2 cup of Mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of room temperature water to achieve a nice silky sauce.

Boiling the eggs for Eggs Mayonnaise
Boil your eggs and cool them off
Adding water to mayonnaise to prepare sauce for Eggs Mayonnaise
Add water to Mayonnaise
Mixing he sauce for Eggs Mayonnaise
Mix it well to achieve a silky sauce

 

Step 2: Prepare your Eggs – Place 4 eggs into a pot of cold water. Bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to low and boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Then place the eggs in cold water to cool them off completely. Peel and cut your eggs in half, lengthwise.

Step 3: Assemble the dish – If using lettuce, spread it at the bottom of your serving plate. Place the egg halves flat side down and spoon over a tablespoon of mayonnaise sauce on top of each egg half. Garnish with tomatoes and scallions, or the other garnishes of your choice.

Peeled and cut up eggs for Eggs Mayonnaise
Cut up your eggs
Plating eggs on a bed of lettuce for Eggs Mayonnaise
Place on a bed of lettuce
Spooning over mayonnaise sauce on the eggs
Spoon over the sauce and garnish

Serving Eggs Mayonnaise with a spoon

What to Serve Eggs Mayonnaise with?

Eggs Mayonnaise is traditionally served in Poland as an appetizer. And in Poland, we eat everything with bread or rolls. You can use store-bought ones or if you are up for a challenge, you can try one of these recipes:

  • Homemade Dutch Oven Crusty Bread
  • European Breakfast Rolls

Other Delicious Eggs Recipes to Try:

If you like this recipe you may also take a look at a few of my other favorite eggs recipes:

  • Soft Boiled Eggs;
  • Polish Potato Salad with Pickles and Eggs;
  • Stuffed Eggs with Ham and Cheese
  • Mediterranean Breakfast Shakshuka

Eggs Mayonnaise on a black plate with bread behind

Other Popular Polish Recipes:

This Eggs Mayonnaise is a classic Polish recipe that I often serve on Easter. Here are a couple of my favorite Polish recipes that cameo for different holidays:

  • I would make this Rice Salad with Ham, Corn, Cucumber and Chives for Easter brunch;
  • These Mushroom Pierogi (Uszka) with Borscht would is a classic combination for Christmas Eve, as well as Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese, and Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms, Kapusta, and Bigos;
  • I make this Cabbage and Kielbasa from new cabbage every time it’s in season during the summer months, as well as this Polish Cucumber Salad called Mizeria.

Anyways, try my Eggs Mayonnaise this coming Easter and let me know in the comments below how you liked them.

Serving Eggs Mayonnaise with a spoon

Eggs Mayonnaise ('Jajka w Majonezie')

Eggs Mayonnaise ('Jajka w Majonezie') is a traditional Polish appetizer. You can find it in every home around the Holidays, especially Easter. It's super simple to make, requires only a few ingredients, and it tastes absolutely delicious!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: European, Polish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool off eggs: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Edyta

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs Hard-Boiled, Cooled Off
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Water Room temperature
  • 3 leaves Romaine Lettuce
  • 6 Cherry Tomatoes Cut in half
  • 2 Scallions Chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare your Mayonnaise:  mix together a 1/2 cup of Mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of room temperature water to achieve a nice silky sauce.
  • Prepare your Eggs:
     Place 4 eggs into a pot of cold water. Bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to low and boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Then place the eggs in cold water to cool them off completely. Peel and cut your eggs in half, lengthwise.
  • Assemble the dish: 
     If using lettuce, spread it at the bottom of your serving plate. Place the egg halves flat side down and spoon over a tablespoon of mayonnaise sauce on top of each egg half. Garnish with tomatoes and scallions, or the other garnishes of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 92mg | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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This post was originally published in April 2019.

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  1. sue | the view from great island

    April 12, 2019 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful dish! I adore deviled eggs, but I’ve never had or seen this idea. The presentation is lovely!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      April 12, 2019 at 11:09 am

      Thank you so much Sue!

      Reply
  2. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain

    April 12, 2019 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    WOW! I have never heard of this appetizer but I LOVE Polish food – savory and sweet! So comforting! I like that this is a healthy low carb appetizer that I can make when I have my keto-friends over for dinner!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      April 12, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Oh yeah! It’s perfect for anyone who is on a Keto diet.

      Reply
  3. Beth Neels

    April 12, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    That looks like such a delicious appetizer! Perfect for the holidays! I know my family will gobble it up!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      April 12, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Beth. I hope your family would like it.

      Reply
  4. Katie

    April 12, 2019 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum- this looks delicious! And sort of like a deconstructed deviled egg 🙂 So good!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      April 12, 2019 at 11:11 am

      That is kinda true, they are like deconstructed deviled eggs 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sonia

    April 12, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    This looks bso delicious and tempting! Perfect for weekend brunch ❤️

    Reply
    • Edyta

      April 13, 2019 at 10:48 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Denise

    February 20, 2022 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    Made these a few nights ago for hubby and (adult) sons, as an appetizer.
    They were awesome!

    Reply
  7. Vesna

    March 31, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for amazing appetizer. Look so delicious,thank you for share it with us.

    Reply
  8. Timothy Woods

    April 18, 2022 at 3:49 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been cooking for years and just found the best eggs mayonnaise recipe for those who are looking for a change. I usually spend hours in the kitchen, so I love that this requires only simple ingredients. I can whip it up in less than 30 minutes!

    Reply

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