Description
Creamy, zesty classic deviled eggs dance with tangy mayonnaise and mustard, creating a nostalgic appetizer perfect for gatherings. Crisp chives and paprika sprinkle playful color, inviting guests to savor these irresistible bite-sized delights you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10–12 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (90 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) yellow mustard
Seasonings:
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 – 2.5 grams) kosher salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) white vinegar
- 3–4 teaspoons (15–20 milliliters) bread & butter pickle juice
Garnish:
- Paprika
- Dill leaves
- Chives
Instructions
- Carefully extract the hard-boiled egg yolks from their whites, placing yolks in a mixing bowl and positioning egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Create a smooth, rich filling by thoroughly blending egg yolks with mayonnaise, incorporating various mustards, salt, black pepper, and white vinegar.
- Use a hand mixer or whisk to transform the mixture into a velvety, consistent texture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Taste the creamy filling and fine-tune the seasoning, potentially adding extra mayo, salt, or a splash of pickle juice to enhance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the yolk mixture into the egg white cavities using either a spoon or piping bag for a precise, elegant presentation.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor by dusting the filled eggs with a light sprinkle of paprika and delicately garnishing with fresh dill or chopped chives.
- For optimal taste and texture, serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to present, keeping the eggs chilled to maintain their fresh appearance and flavor.
Notes
- Master the egg boiling technique by starting eggs in cold water, which prevents cracking and ensures even cooking.
- Peel eggs easily by gently rolling them on a hard surface and removing the shell under running cool water.
- Create ultra-smooth filling by using a hand mixer or food processor instead of manually mashing, which eliminates lumps and creates a silky texture.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with alternative mustards, adding hot sauce, or incorporating finely chopped herbs like tarragon or parsley for unexpected depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg