Deviled Eggs
This is the ultimate, perfect Deviled Eggs recipe you need. Classically creamy, these deviled eggs are great for appetizers at a party or as a snack anytime.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Paprika to taste
Instructions
- Add eggs to a small pot.
- Fill the pot so that there is at least an inch of water covering the eggs.
- Bring the water to a low boil.
- Right as it starts to boil, remove from heat and cover the pot. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl. There are two ways you can do this next part. One is to refrigerate the eggs for a couple hours. The other is to run the eggs under cold water to shock them, which should make the eggs easier to peel. I have done both in the past and either way works.
- Peel the shells from the eggs, setting them aside as you peel all the eggs.
- Cut the eggs in half lengthwise.
- Remove the egg yolks and add them to a small bowl, like the porcelain ramekin I used here.Tip: To easily remove the yolk from the white, start by turning it over and gently tapping the back of the egg. The yolk usually pops right out.
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl of egg yolks. Stir the mixture until it’s smooth and creamy. Depending on how many eggs you are making, add 1 tablespoon at a time if you think it needs more. Stir and repeat. You want the mixture to be creamy, not dry, so more is better.
- Follow my tip below or spoon the mixture into each egg white.Tip: My sister gave me this amazing tip to make the egg yolk-mayo mixture easier to get into the egg whites. Spoon the mixture into a small sandwich bag, cutting the corner at one end to make a piping/pastry bag. Gently squeeze the egg yolk-mayo mixture into each egg white. Voila!
- Sprinkle paprika or other seasonings on each egg to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes and Substitutions:
- Avocado mayonnaise - Use avocado mayonnaise for a fresh take on the traditional recipe.
- Lawry’s Seasoned Salt - Alternate toppings with a sprinkle of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt for a more enhanced savory flavor to the classic smokey paprika topping.
- Tony Chachere’s Original Creole seasoning - Add a spicy punch of heat with Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning as a topping.