Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer that never goes out of style. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different flavors and toppings.
These deviled eggs are a versatile appetizer that can be served at any occasion. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings. To save time on party day, you can make the filling and boil the eggs a day ahead. It’s a simple but delicious appetizer that everyone will enjoy!
To make deviled eggs, simply boil the eggs until hard and cool them. Remove the shells and slice them in half lengthwise.
Use a small spoon and remove the egg yolks. Using a spatula, push the egg yolks through a metal sieve. You could just mash them with a fork, but I find that pushing them through the sieve creates a fine texture that blends more smoothly with the remaining ingredients.
Combine the egg yolks with the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, spices and herbs.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star or plain tip with the egg mixture. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
You can get less fussy and just spoon the mixture into the egg white halves. It is your choice! Always!
Sprinkle paprika and additional chopped herbs over the top and serve the deviled eggs.
This is an easy make-ahead appetizer…the eggs can be cooked a few days ahead of time and the unfilled egg halves and filling can be prepared up to two days in advance. Perfect!
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Deviled Eggs
Makes: 12 filled egg halves
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman’s or Duke’s
- 1 & 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped mixed herbs, such as chives, parsley, dill or tarragon, plus more for serving
- Paprika, for serving
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and fill the pan with enough water so that it covers the eggs by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Place the hard-boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water to cool (I usually just use the saucepan).
Once cool, tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell, then peel under cold running water. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, gently remove the yolks and place them in a small bowl. Arrange the whites on a serving platter, gently wiping them clean if necessary.
Using a spatula, push the egg yolks through a mesh sieve, then mash with the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, and herbs. (Passing the yolks through a sieve makes them much easier to mash without getting lumps but if you don’t want to bother, you can mix the yolks with the other filling ingredients, minus the herbs, in a food processor.) Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Fill a piping bag fitted with an open star or large plain tip with the yolk mixture. (Alternatively, fill a sealable plastic bag with the yolk mixture, and use your hand to gently push the mixture to one corner of the bag. Use scissors to snip off the tip of the corner, opening up a 1/4-inch hole.) Pipe the yolk mixture evenly into the egg white halves. (For a less fussy preparation, simply spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites.) Sprinkle with paprika and more fresh herbs.
Make-Ahead:
The whole eggs can be cooked and stored whole in the refrigerator several days ahead of time. The empty egg halves and filling mixture can be refrigerated separately, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature and taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before filling. The eggs should be filled as close to serving time as possible.
Recipe by Once Upon a Chef
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