Classic Deviled Eggs
These traditional deviled eggs are an easy and tasty appetizer, featuring a creamy mixture of egg yolks, pickle relish, mayonnaise, and mustard, garnished with paprika.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
Full Ingredient List
- 12 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- paprika
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Deviled Eggs
Tools and Equipment
- saucepan
- bowl
- knife
- fork
- spoon or piping bag
- ice water bath
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | large eggs | hard boiled and peeled | |
| 1/3 cup | mayonnaise | can use half mayo and half plain Greek yogurt | Greek yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | pickle relish | or diced dill pickle | diced dill pickle |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | dijon mustard | or yellow mustard | yellow mustard |
| for garnish | paprika | ||
| to taste | salt | ||
| to taste | freshly ground black pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil the eggs using one of the recommended methods: Stovetop, Instant Pot, or Oven. Once cooked, place eggs in an ice water bath to cool. (Tips: The baking soda trick in water helps to peel the eggs easier.)
- Step 2: Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Step 3: Scoop out the egg yolks into a bowl. Add mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard; mash until smooth. (Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.)
- Step 4: Spoon or pipe the creamy yolk mixture back into each egg white half. (Tips: Use a pastry bag for neater presentation.)
- Step 5: Garnish each deviled egg with a dash of paprika just before serving.
Additional Information
Notes: This recipe can be customized with variations like adding avocados, bacon, chives, herbs, or spices to the yolk mixture.