My Million Dollar Deviled Eggs Have a Secret Ingredient (It’s Already In Your Fridge)

My Million Dollar Deviled Eggs Have a Secret Ingredient (It’s Already In Your Fridge)

from simplyrecipes.com
Appetizer
16 min
12 servings
69 kcal / serving

For the very best deviled eggs, the secret ingredient in this recipe is butter, which adds a rich smoothness to the filling that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 6hard-cooked eggs
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter, salted or unsalted
  • 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoonhot sauce, like tabasco
  • 2 teaspoonspickle brine or olive brine, optional
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for garnish (optional): paprika, chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and cut the hard-cooked eggs in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Scoop the egg yolks into a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the butter to the bowl with the egg yolks and mash the yolks well with a fork to fully incorporate the butter. You can use a hand mixer and beat the mixture for a smoother finish. Mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and pickle brine (if using) into the mashed egg yolks. Taste the filling and add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Place the egg whites on a serving platter.  Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a star or plain tip or a heavy-duty Ziploc bag. If using the Ziploc bag, cut a small hole in the corner. Pipe the filling into the egg whites. Alternatively, you can spoon the filling into each egg white using two small spoons. Sprinkle the top with paprika and garnish with chives, if using, and serve. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!