How To Cook The World's Largest Egg

Ingredients

• 1 egg Ostrich Egg (≈4 lb, very thick shell)
• 1 lb Bacon (cooked until crispy, then chopped)
• 1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated, sharp)
• 2 tbsp Chives (finely minced)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise (full‑fat)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (plain)
• 1 tsp White Vinegar (helps cut richness; apple cider vinegar works)
• to taste Salt (kosher salt preferred)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Bring Water to a Boil

   Fill the large pot with enough water to fully submerge the ostrich egg and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT10M

2. Boil the Ostrich Egg

   Lower the ostrich egg gently into the boiling water using a slotted spoon and maintain a gentle boil for 90 minutes until the white is set and the yolk is fully cooked.

   Time: PT1H30M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Preheat Oven

   While the egg is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Bake the Bacon

   Arrange the 1 lb of bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and bake for 15‑20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Chop Cooked Bacon

   Remove the bacon from the oven, let cool briefly, then chop into small pieces.

   Time: PT5M

6. Grate Cheddar Cheese

   Finely grate 1.5 cups of sharp cheddar cheese.

   Time: PT5M

7. Mince Chives

   Finely mince 2 tbsp of fresh chives.

   Time: PT3M

8. Ice‑Bath the Egg

   Transfer the boiled egg to an ice‑water bath for 30 minutes to stop cooking and help loosen the shell.

   Time: PT30M

9. Crack and Peel the Shell

   Using a meat mallet, gently tap around the shell to crack it, then peel away the shell pieces carefully.

   Time: PT5M

10. Extract and Mash the Yolk

    Scoop out the yolk, place in a mixing bowl and mash until fine.

    Time: PT5M

11. Prepare the Filling

    Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped bacon, grated cheddar, minced chives, vinegar, salt and pepper to the mashed yolk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

    Time: PT5M

12. Pipe the Filling

    Transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the egg white cavity, filling it completely.

    Time: PT5M

13. Garnish

    Sprinkle the top with extra bacon bits, a pinch of grated cheddar, and the reserved chives for color and flavor.

    Time: PT5M

14. Serve

    Place the giant deviled egg on a serving platter and enjoy as a spectacular appetizer.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

780

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

60g

Fiber

0.5g