Oma's Eggs with Mustard Sauce (Senfeier aka Eier in Senfsosse) 

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German Eggs with mustard sauce. Usually served with boiled potatoes & creamed spinach. Oh, so yummy!

Eggs with mustard sauce recipe, aka Eier in Senfsosse!  WUNDERBAR! It's one of those easy and quick lunch recipes that's especially popular in eastern Germany, particularly in regions like Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg.

It's a traditional dish that dates back to more economical, comfort-food recipes, often enjoyed in former East Germany (GDR days) due to its simplicity and affordable ingredients. 

Perhaps you've never thought of using eggs for your protein in place of meat? In fact, that's what I used to think. I don't recall Mutti making this often, that is, until my sister, Helgrid, invited me for lunch and this German food was on the menu! Then I remembered it and it's one that's easily put on our dinner rotation.

What's so great about it is that it's so easy. And, it can be easily made in under 30 minutes. It's a really nice change from the usual meat, potatoes, and vegetables. 

Above, I've served the eggs with mustard sauce with creamed spinach and boiled potatoes as quick sides. Lecker schmecker!

This is just one of several recipes using eggs that have a different sauce than usual. Want to try another one that's really different?

Serve the hard-boiled eggs with green sauce that's a regional specialty of Hessen, Germany, so you'll find the recipe on that page. (Somehow whenever I here of it, I think of Dr. Seuss's "Green Eggs and Ham.") It's a regional specialty of Hessen, Germany. 

Serve this with rice or boiled potatoes. A salad on the side. Lunch or supper's done! Need help in hard boiling eggs? Check out the link: How to hard boil eggs. If you have an air fryer lover, you can make Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs using the 5-5-5 method. 

Eggs for dinner!

Eggs are a perfect food ... satisfying ... delicious ... versatile. Low in calories, they are a great protein alternative for meat, and also boast iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. 

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Need help in hard boiling eggs? Try using the oven. Check out how to do that here.

Want a non-dairy or vegan Mustard Sauce?

My daughter-in-law, Sylvie, has been creating vegan recipes that mimic my German ones, with whole-food plant-based ones. Particularly since she and her family love mustard and sauces, the challenge for 'veganizing' this mustard sauce recipe was well accepted. And she succeeded in creating not only one method but three for German mustard sauce ... that will have your taste buds jumping for joy. 

Go to vegan mustard sauce recipe >

Here she shows the mustard sauce with boiled potatoes and avocado, but if you're just wanting to go non-dairy, then you can serve it with boiled eggs. But, I must say, avocados are a great alternative to the traditional eggs.

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Oma's Eggs with Mustard Sauce (Senfeier / Eier in Senfsosse) 

Eggs with mustard sauce recipe, aka Eier in Senfsosse!  WUNDERBAR! It's one of those easy and quick lunch recipes that's very common in Germany, especially in Berlin and Bremen.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled 
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
• 1½ cup vegetable broth (use bouillon cube)
• 1½ cup milk or cream
• salt, pepper
• 3 tablespoons mustard
• approx. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add flour, stirring constantly. Slowly add broth and milk and stir until thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more milk.
2. Add mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice to taste.
3. Serve the sauce over halved eggs and sprinkled with parsley.

Notes/Hints:

• This is often served with creamed spinach on the side.

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