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GENIUS HACK
My 4-Ingredient Egg Salad Has a Trick—There's No Peeling Required
★★★★★
5.0 (420)|(2 Reviews)Crack raw eggs directly into a greased pan, steam until cooked, and chop into instant egg salad without peeling shells.
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By Lou Perseghin (Recipe Developer)•Published April 17, 2026
⏱ 45 mins (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Lou Perseghin🔥 260 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Zero peeling egg shells ever again.
- Produces uniform, tender egg cubes with silky yolks.
GENIUS HACK
My 4-Ingredient Egg Salad Has a Trick—There's No Peeling Required
Hate peeling stubborn egg shells? The viral restaurant hack: crack raw eggs directly into a greased loaf pan, steam in a water bath, and chop the solid egg loaf into tender squares. Toss with mayo and mustard in seconds. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins (incl. cooling)
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup good mayonnaise & 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or celery
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
1
Steam eggs in loaf pan
Grease a loaf pan. Crack in 8 eggs. Place in a baking dish with hot water bath; bake at 350°F for 20 mins until set.
2
Cool and dice
Invert cooked egg loaf onto cutting board; dice into cubes.
3
Toss with dressing
Fold with mayo, mustard, chives, salt, and pepper.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- A water bath keeps the eggs tender and prevents the whites from turning rubbery.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories260 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs1g
Total Fat22g
Sodium: 340mg
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
