Here’s a classic deviled eggs recipe—simple, reliable, and easy to customize 🥚
Ingredients (12 halves)
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard (or Dijon)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or pickle juice
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let sit 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer to ice water and cool completely.
- Prep the eggs
- Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
- Remove yolks and place them in a bowl.
- Make the filling
- Mash yolks until smooth.
- Mix in mayo, mustard, vinegar/pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Fill & garnish
- Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
Easy Variations
- Classic Southern: Add 1–2 tsp sweet pickle relish
- Smoky: Smoked paprika + a dash of hot sauce
- Fancy: Dijon mustard + chopped chives
- Bacon Lover: Crumbled crispy bacon on top
- Creamier: Replace 1 tbsp mayo with sour cream or Greek yogurt
If you want, I can tailor them for a party tray, meal prep, keto, or a spicy version 🌶️
