Description
This irresistibly classic deviled egg recipe is a perfect party appetizer that’s easy to make and delightfully creamy. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar, it offers a smooth, tangy filling garnished with paprika and fresh herbs to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Filling
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Paprika for garnish
- Chopped chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with water by about an inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pot, remove it from heat, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and peel: Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully to avoid damaging the whites.
- Prepare the yolk mixture: Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly and then stir in mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the creamy yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg whites evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize the filling with a dash of hot sauce, pickle relish, or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- For an ultra-smooth filling, blend the yolk mixture in a food processor instead of mashing by hand.
- Make sure to chill the eggs thoroughly for easier peeling and better presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
