Easy Appetizer Recipes: Deviled Eggs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Appetizer
Easy Appetizer Recipes: Deviled Eggs
Description
This classic deviled eggs recipe starts by perfectly boiling large eggs, then chilling and peeling them carefully to keep the whites intact. The yolks are mashed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar or pickle brine, giving the filling a creamy yet tangy profile. Hot sauce can be added to taste for subtle heat. The mixture is piped or spooned back into the egg white halves and sprinkled with paprika, chives, or dill to add aromatic and colorful accents.
Deviled eggs serve well as a finger food appetizer for gatherings or simple snacks. Achieving the right yolk texture and seasoning balance is key to the smooth, flavorful filling. Optionally, the filling can be whipped or pulsed for extra smoothness.
Ingredients
- 6 egg large
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or dill pickle brine
- hot sauce such as Tabasco, optional
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- paprika for garnish, fresh (dill
- chives
- dill
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your desired doneness (see photo in this hard boiled eggs recipe).
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill for 14 minutes, or until cooled completely.
- Gently rap the eggs on the counter to crack the shells, then peel. I like to do this under cool running water to help the shells slip off. Pat dry if necessary.
- Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to carefully scoop out the yolks and transfer them to a medium bowl. Set the egg whites aside.
- To the bowl with the egg yolks, add the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of hot sauce, if using. Mash with a fork until creamy, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and more hot sauce, as desired. For a smoother deviled egg filling, pulse the mixture in a food processor.
- Divide the filling among the egg whites and garnish with paprika, chives, and/or fresh dill.
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Overall Rating
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