Cuban Deviled Eggs (Huevos Cubano)

In 'Three Guys from Miami Celebrate Cuban'.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  hard-boiled eggs
• 1  tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon mustard powder
• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  teaspoon fresh lime juice

• Sauce

• 3⁄4 cup  minced onion
• 3⁄4 cup  minced green bell pepper
•  olive oil, for sauteing
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
•  chopped cilantro leaf

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut in half lengthwise; remove the yolks.
3. In a small bowl, mash the yolks and add mayonnaise to make a thick paste.
4. Mash in the salt, pepper, mustard powder, half the cheese, and lime juice.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Use a spoon to place the yolk mixture back into the egg halves.
7. Make the sauce by sautéing the onion and green pepper in olive oil until limp.
8. Add the minced garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes.
9. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook briefly; taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
10. Place the stuffed eggs in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish or cake pan.
11. Pour the sauce over the stuffed eggs and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12. Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and browns slightly.
13. Sprinkle the top of the dish with fresh chopped cilantro.
14. Serve hot over rice or with bread or toast.