Description
A classic deviled eggs recipe with a surprising twist that makes it incredibly delicious and unique. Perfect for appetizers, parties, or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Let them cool completely.
- Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop the yolks into a medium bowl.
- Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with paprika before serving.
Notes
- For perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, don’t overcook them.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your personal preference.
- For a smoother filling, you can press the yolks through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Chilled deviled eggs are best served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg (2 halves)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg