Deviled Eggs

5 from 53 votes

There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

6 eggs
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika, for topping

Instructions

Fill a medium pot with enough water to cover eggs and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, gently lower eggs into the water using a strainer ladle. Turn the heat down to a simmer, and simmer eggs for 15 minutes.
Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
Remove eggs from water and tap on the counter to crack. Remove shells and rinse eggs.
Carefully cut each egg lengthwise, remove the yolk, and transfer the yolks to a small bowl. Set egg whites aside.
Add mayonnaise and mustard to the yolks and whip with a fork or electric mixer for a very smooth filling. Add salt and pepper to taste.
When ready to serve, spoon the mixture into the hole of each egg white and garnish with paprika or fresh herbs (like green onions or chives) if desired. You can also use a large star tip or smooth tip and a piping bag to fill the egg halves.

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Notes

Fancy filling. Use a piping bag with a large star tip to pipe the yolk mixture into each egg before dusting them with paprika. You can also simply cut a hole at the corner of a resealable plastic bag to pipe the yolk mixture for a smooth, swirled yolk topping.

Prep ahead of time. If you need to make these ahead of time, it is best to keep the egg filling separate from the whites until you are ready to serve them. Wrap the egg whites tightly in plastic wrap, and put the yolk mixture in a resealable plastic bag and squeeze all the air out. You can store the egg yolk mixture and egg whites separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Unshelled hard-boiled eggs will last in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Store. Whether you make them ahead of time or need to store leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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