An Egg on the Ritz

Andi of Longmeadow Farm's Note:

A retro recipe that stands the test of time. These little round beauties are the highlight of any get together. Hard boil the egg, slice in 6 slices, (I use a egg slicer) top with salt & pepper, (I use a course ground pepper) dollop each slice with a zesty bit (about 1/4 tsp or more if you like) ketchup and Tabasco, and slide on to the Ritz. A smooth, but slightly salty and most definitely zesty bit of wonder right onto your taste buds.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 2 drops Tabasco sauce (I use 3 drops, but is purely optional, but good!)
• 12 Ritz crackers
• 1⁄8; teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper (course grind)
• 1 dried leaf basil (sliced) (optional)

Directions:

1. Slice hard cooked eggs evenly.
2. Stir together ketchup and Tabasco sauce.
3. Place slice egg on top of Ritz, add a small dollop of ketchup-Tabasco sauce to top. Garnish with a fresh basil leave, sliced.
4. Hard-boiled egg method - place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by a 1/2-inch. Bring water to a very gentle boil. Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for exactly (in pot) 12 minutes. After the time has passed place cooked eggs in a bowl of ice, and ice water until ready for use. Peel shell under cold water.

Reviews

[littlemafia]

Saved this for the New Year's! What a great idea,that replaced the devilled eggs(much higher in calories). To dress it up a little I placed some on cucumber and tomato slices. Another great way to get kids to eat eggs, especially if they get to help. Wonderful and easy recipe. Thanks andi.

[Cookgirl]

Before I began to prep this appetizer I had to first: refresh the makeup, lacquer my bouffant, press my apron, reapply Revlon lipstick to look at least halfway presentable. What a fun retro recipe! The ingredients list dry basil but then the directions say fresh. I think fresh is the way to go! I used Tabasco "Sweet and Spicy" mixed in with the ketchup and skipped the salt. Ritz 'Roasted Vegetable' flavored crackers were a perfect match. Reviewed for Veg Tag February.

[~SarahBeth~]

Huh? Who would have thought ketchup/tabasco would be good on an egg? I used more like 6 drops since i like things spicy, and was surprised to find, I really wanted more! I had three of these last night as a quick little appie before my egg salad sandwhich! They were perfectly crunchy and all the flavors really went well together! I will make this again for sure!!! Thanks Andi!