Description
Classic deviled eggs bring Southern charm to party appetizers. Creamy, tangy filling and perfectly seasoned eggs make this dish irresistible for gatherings you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tsps yellow mustard
- 2 tsps dijon mustard
- 2 tsps sweet pickle juice (from sweet gherkins)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash tabasco sauce (optional)
- Paprika, for garnish
- Cooked bacon pieces, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Gently place eggs in a large pot, covering completely with cool water. Bring to a robust boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 17 minutes to achieve perfectly cooked centers.
- Cooling and Peeling: Plunge eggs into an ice bath to halt cooking and ease shell removal. Delicately crack and peel, preserving egg white structure.
- Yolk Transformation: Halve eggs lengthwise, extracting yolks into a mixing bowl. Crush yolks into a fine powder using a fork, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend mayonnaise, butter, yellow and Dijon mustards, pickle juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce into the yolk mixture. Whisk thoroughly until achieving a velvety, harmonious filling.
- Elegant Assembly: Pipe or spoon the creamy yolk mixture into egg white cavities, forming elegant peaks. Garnish with a delicate dusting of paprika and crispy bacon bits to elevate visual and flavor profiles.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange deviled eggs on a serving platter, ready to be enjoyed immediately or chilled until serving time. Refrigeration ensures optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Boil with Precision: Use room temperature eggs for even cooking and prevent cracking during boiling process.
- Smooth Yolk Secret: Crush yolks thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth filling that pipes perfectly.
- Chill for Success: Allow eggs to cool completely in ice bath to stop cooking and ensure easy shell removal without damaging egg whites.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with additional seasonings like smoked paprika, fresh herbs, or horseradish to personalize the deviled egg recipe and surprise taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg