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Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

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  • Author: cozykitcheneats
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make classic deviled eggs with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for parties or as an appetizer, these creamy deviled eggs are a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

Scale

Eggs:

  • 6 large eggs

Deviled Egg Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or pickle juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Paprika for sprinkling
  • Chopped chives or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Peel eggs, slice in half, and remove yolks. Mash yolks and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with herbs.
  4. Serve: Chill deviled eggs before serving.

Notes

  • For a twist, add pickles, relish, or hot sauce to the filling.
  • Deviled eggs can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 halves
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg