Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

Appetizer
35 min
57 kcal / serving

The best deviled egg recipe, made slightly sweet and extra creamy thanks to the addition of butter.

Ingredients

  • 12 largeeggs
  • ¼ cupmayo
  • 1 tablespoonbutter (softened to room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoonsyellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoonssweet gherkin pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • ⅛ teaspoonsalt
  • ⅛ teaspoonpepper
  • tabasco sauce (optional)
  • paprika (for sprinkling)
  • bacon pieces (optional)

Directions

How to hard boil eggs

  1. 1

    Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water.  

  2. 2

    Transfer to stovetop over high heat until water begins to boil.

  3. 3

    Boil for one minute, cover with lid, and remove from heat.  Allow to sit for 17 minutes and then drain and transfer to an ice bath.    

  4. 4

    Peel eggs and set aside.

How to make deviled eggs

  1. 1

    Slice eggs in half lengthwise.  

  2. 2

    Remove yolks and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.  

  3. 3

    Add mayo, butter, mustards, pickle juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.  Use a fork to mash well.

  4. 4

    Spoon filling into each egg white.  Sprinkle with paprika and bacon (if using) and serve.  

  5. 5

    If desired, top with a small slice of sweet gherkin pickle, as seen in pictures.