Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

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Appetizer
33 min
52 kcal / serving

This easy and classic deviled eggs recipe is a timeless appetizer or side dish with the perfect blend of creamy mayonnaise, mustard and the yolks of hard-boiled eggs with a sprinkle of paprika for color.

Ingredients

  • 12 largeeggs
  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoonmustard
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • salt
  • paprika (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, place the eggs with just enough water to cover them.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 3 minutes. Then cover and remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes, covered.

  3. 3

    Remove the eggs from pan and place in an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes. Then remove the shell from each egg and set aside on a paper towel.

  4. 4

    Slice the eggs the long way and scoop the yolk out and place in medium sized bowl.

  5. 5

    Mash the cooked egg yolks slightly with a fork until crumbly.

  6. 6

    Add mayo, mustard, salt and pepper and stir until smooth.

  7. 7

    Spoon the mixture into the egg halves and top with paprika.