Description
Classic deviled eggs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or picnic side dish. This recipe offers a creamy texture with a touch of paprika for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain hot water and immediately fill the pan with ice water to cool the eggs.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the yolks and place them in a small bowl.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
Notes
- For firmer yolks, cook eggs for a minute or two longer.
- Adjust mayonnaise and mustard to your preference for creaminess and tang.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Deviled eggs can be made a day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg