Description
A simple and classic recipe for deviled eggs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain eggs and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop the yolks into a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, 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 a smoother filling, you can press the mashed yolks through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Chop fresh chives or parsley for an extra garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, egg recipe, appetizer, party food, classic deviled eggs