Classic Deviled Eggs
This classic deviled eggs recipe is creamy, tangy, and made with simple ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and mustard. An easy appetizer that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and parties.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
- chopped fresh herbs (chives or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan in a single layer and cover with cool water by about 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, set a 7-minute timer. When the timer finishes, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice-cold water and let them cool for a few minutes to stop the cooking.For more details on cooking eggs, see How to Boil Eggs Perfectly Every Time.
- Peel and slice the eggs. Gently crack and peel the eggs. Slice each egg lengthwise from tip to bottom with a sharp knife. Carefully remove the yolks with a small spoon and place them in a bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving plate.
- Make a smooth filling. Mash the yolks thoroughly with a fork until fine with no large lumps. Add the mayonnaise and mustard, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. If the filling feels thick or grainy, stir in ½–1 teaspoon mayonnaise at a time until silky and easy to pipe.
- Fill the egg whites. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a 1M star tip, or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into the egg whites.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with paprika and finish with chopped fresh herbs. For the best flavor, chill 20–30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- If egg shells are stubborn, peel them under running water to help release the shell.
- For the cleanest egg halves, wipe the knife between cuts.
- If the filling won’t pipe smoothly, it usually means the yolks weren’t mashed finely enough—keep mashing or add a little more mayonnaise.
- A 1M star piping tip creates the classic deviled egg swirl, but a simple snipped bag works just fine.
- If you need a platter to serve your deviled eggs, this porcelain platter is my favorite. And if you're bringing them to a gathering, this carrier makes transporting them a breeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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