A Recipe for Hard Boiled Eggs With White Swiss Cheese Sauce

white Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, cover the saucepan and remove from heat.

Let eggs sit covered for 9-12 minutes, depending on desired firmness.

Prepare an ice bath in a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.

Transfer eggs to the ice bath for 5-10 minutes to cool.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in grated white Swiss cheese until melted and smooth.

Season with mustard, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Peel the cooled eggs and slice in half.

Serve eggs drizzled with cheese sauce and garnish with chopped chives.

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