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Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese

March 30, 2021 by Edyta 17 Comments

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Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese, sprinkled with a dash of Spanish Smoked Paprika, are super meaty, cheesy, and satisfying. The subtle heat from the smoked paprika marries everything together to create a perfect egg bite. These are a MUST for your Easter table. They’ll definitely be on mine.

stuffed eggs on a board with bread, olives, pickles, bread on a side

Easter is a really big thing in Poland. It actually lasts for two days: Sunday and Monday. And of course, there are plenty of traditions during the days leading up to Easter. For instance, on Saturday we would go to church with a little basket filled with different food groups: eggs, bread, ham, babka, fruit, etc., and have it blessed.

Traditionally, after this ceremony, we were allowed to eat the meat; signifying the end of lent. What was great about it was that you could see all different colored eggs in everyone’s Easter baskets. Obviously, this aspect of it was a huge crowd-pleaser for the kids. Afterward, we managed to eat ALL these eggs within the next two days. My mom would always come up with some sort of stuffed eggs and I loved them.

Even though I’m no longer as zealous about the church, I do want to keep some of these traditions alive so my two little boys can enjoy them too. So, for every holiday I’m always cooking traditional Polish meals. For example, I would cook these Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese and Pierogi with Mushroom and Sauerkraut for Christmas, and these stuffed eggs for Easter.

stuffed eggs on a board with olives in the back

stuffed egg on a board, close up

That said, these Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese is actually a play on traditional Polish recipe. The conventional way of eating eggs for Easter was to: cut them in half, place them flat side down, and cover them with mayo which is called “Jajka w Majonezie” Eggs Mayonnaise. I love this way of preparing them too. In fact, I make them every year for Easter. The only twist on this traditional recipe is that I just sprinkle some green onions on top.

Anyways, this recipe for Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese is very simple, but they’re more of an undertaking than just a bite of your regular deviled eggs. Caution: this is not a one-bite type of egg! You’ll need to take it down it two. But they are so good.

Here’s what I put into my stuffed eggs:

  • Egg yolks;
  • Good quality ham;
  • Shredded Gruyere cheese (you can substitute with cheddar);
  • Pickle;
  • Mustard;
  • Mayo;
  • Parsley;
  • Black Pepper; &
  • Spanish Smoked Paprika.

hard boiled eggs cut in half

hard boiled eggs with egg yolks separated in a bowl and egg whites on a cutting board

ingredients for stuffed eggs in a bowl

stuffing for eggs mixed in a bowl

stuffed eggs on a board with olives in the back

Don’t add salt to it until you mix everything together and taste it. I actually didn’t need to add any salt. All of these ingredients had enough saltiness for me. But it is a personal preference, so try your mixture and adjust accordingly. Once mixed, fill up your egg whites, sprinkle Smoked Paprika, and a dash of parsley or chives, and you’ll be a superstar this coming Easter.

Oh, and I forgot to mention…on Easter Monday (which is an official Holiday – ie, no school & no work) we pour water on each other. If you’re interested in the origin of this tradition check it out on Wikipedia.

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  • Spanish Style Tuna Stew with Potatoes, Peppers and Tomatoes
  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Paprika and Coconut Milk
  • Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp – Gambas Al Ajillo
  • Unique Egg Salad with Corn, Cheese and Smoked Paprika
  • Leftover Turkey Spanish Rice 
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stuffed eggs on a board with bread, olives and pickles, diagonal lay out

stuffed eggs on a board with bread, olives and pickles, diagonal lay out

Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese

Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese, sprinkled with a dash of Spanish Smoked Paprika, are super meaty, cheesy, and satisfying. The subtle heat from the smoked paprika marries everything together to create a perfect egg bite. These are a MUST for your Easter table
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Polish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Edyta

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Ham cut into very small cubes
  • 1 Dill Pickle small, cut up in small cubes
  • 1 tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Mayonaise
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spanish Smoked Paprika

Instructions

  • In a pot bring the water to boil. Add eggs and cook them for 10 minutes. remove from the pot and cool off in cold water for 10-12 minutes (depending on the size of the eggs).
  • Once the eggs are cooled off, cut them in a half, remove egg yolks and place them in a bowl;
  • Cut the ham into very small cubes, shred the cheese and add both to the bowl with the egg yolks; add chopped parsley, cut up pickle, mustard, mayo, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Fill out the egg whites with a spoonful of egg yolk mixture; sprinkle with smoked paprika and some more parsley. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

*Before adding eggs to boiling water, make a hole with a needle or a little gadget like the one described in this post to avoid shell breaking.
**You can also add eggs to cold water, bring it to boil and cook them for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 195mg65%
Sodium 386mg17%
Potassium 124mg4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 475IU10%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 124mg | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was originally published on March 2018

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  1. Bernard Ber

    March 20, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I really like the combination of the ham, gruyere and the smoked paprika in this recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 20, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Emily

    March 21, 2018 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    What an amazing appetizers, your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 21, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Thank you Emily!

      Reply
  3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    March 21, 2018 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I simply adore deviled eggs!! I love that you added ham! Easter was a big thing in my family too, but it didn’t last for days! But that sounds fun! I’m going to try your recipe for Easter this year!!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you Elaine. I hope you’ll like them!

      Reply
  4. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

    March 21, 2018 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    These sound so flavorful! I love everything in them!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you Alison!

      Reply
  5. Haley D Williams

    March 21, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    These will be a great recipe to use after Easter to use up all those eggs!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 21, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Absolutely! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Valentina

    March 21, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    These are SO pretty! For Easter or any brunch. Love the flavors and LOVE the sprinkle of paprika on top.

    Reply
    • Edyta

      March 21, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you Valentina.

      Reply
  7. Tracey Callahan

    July 10, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    I recently re-committed to a low carb diet after gaining a couple of pounds during lockdown. I went in search of a recipe like this, as my Babcia used to make these. I tried your recipe yesterday and they are absolutely delicious – just like my Babcia used to make! I substituted lovage for parsley, as I prefer the milder flavor. Amazing! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      July 14, 2020 at 10:27 am

      Wonderful. I’m so glad you like it. I’m also happy I brought you memories of your Babcia.

      Reply
  8. Laura K

    March 31, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    Now I expect to see these eggs as part of my Easter fare!!! 😉

    Reply
  9. Paul John Melgoza

    April 5, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent Easter appetizer, a step above your standard deviled eggs. I will make these again, probably this week!

    Reply
  10. helan

    August 25, 2021 at 2:08 am

    5 stars
    Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

    Reply

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