Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
Description
This deviled egg recipe uses a filling of mashed cooked yolks blended with mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese, lending creaminess and sharp dairy flavor. Yellow mustard and Worcestershire sauce add mild tang and umami depth, while garlic powder and black pepper season the mixture. Chopped pimentos integrate a hint of sweetness and texture, distinguishing it from basic deviled eggs.
The preparation involves halving peeled hard-boiled eggs and filling the whites evenly with the pimento cheese yolk mixture. Smoked paprika sprinkled on top introduces a subtle smoky note and brightens the appearance. Optional garnishes include thinly sliced green onions and reserved pimento pieces to enhance visual appeal and flavor.
Serving these eggs as appetizers or snacks offers a traditional yet enhanced bite suitable for gatherings or casual meals. The recipe accommodates doubling ingredient amounts for larger groups. Using devices like piping bags or scoops can achieve neater presentations, though spooning remains a rustic option.
Tips include cooling boiled eggs in ice water for 15 minutes to ease peeling. Adjust consistency by adding extra egg yolks or mayonnaise if thicker filling is desired, balancing seasoning accordingly. Leftover filling can serve as a spread for crackers, extending the use of the preparation.
Ingredients
- 12 egg hard boiled, peeled and cut in half, large
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce jar) pimento chopped, drained
- smoked paprika for topping
- green onions thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- Place the yolks in a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper and pimentos (save a few for the tops).
- Spoon the filling into the eggs and sprinkle with paprika.
- Add a few slices of green onion and pimentos to the tops of the eggs before serving.
Notes
- After boiling, cool eggs in ice water for 15 minutes to simplify peeling.
- Use a piping bag, cookie scoop, or a cut Ziploc bag corner for clean, even filling or spoon for a rustic look.
- Double ingredient quantities for larger servings as needed.
- Add extra egg yolks or mayonnaise to thicken filling and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Reserve some pimentos and green onions for garnishing the finished eggs.
- Leftover filling makes a tasty spread for crackers or sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24deviled eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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