Easy Classic Deviled Egg Recipe
This classic deviled egg recipe is easy to make, full of flavor and requires just a few simple ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayo *I use avocado mayo
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp pepper or more, to taste
- dash salt to taste
- 1 tsp paprika sprinkled over top of eggs
Instructions
Boil Eggs
- Add about three inches of water to a large pot, making sure it is enough water to cover the eggs as you boil them. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully remove the pot from the burner, wait about one minute, then use a slotted spoon to add the eggs into the hot water. Turn the burner to low, add the pot back onto the burner, and let the eggs gently simmer for 12-13 minutes.
- While the eggs simmer prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and adding a handful or two ice cubes.
- Remove the eggs from the heat, wait about one minute, use a slotted spoon to remove the hot eggs from the water. Put the boiled eggs into the ice water bath and let them sit for five minutes.
Make The Deviled Eggs
- Peel the eggs, then slice each egg length wise with a sharp knife. Scoop out the egg yolk and put them all in a medium bowl.
- Mash the eggs yolks with a fork until smooth and creamy. Add in the mustard, mayo, pepper and salt. Mix well.
- Scoop out the egg yolk mixture and add a large dollop into each empty egg white. If desired, use a pasty bag and tip for this step.
- Sprinkle paprika over the tops of the eggs. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add fun flavors to your eggs if desired: garlic, pickle juice, horseradish or spicy mustard are good options.
- Dry the egg whites off with a paper towel before adding in the egg yolk mixture.
- Make this recipe up to a day in advance to save time before big events.
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