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Classic Deviled Eggs

Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag (for filling)

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • paprika for garnish
  • fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Hard Boil the Eggs

  • Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove from heat.
  • Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to an ice water bath to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl.

Prepare the Filling

  • Mash the egg yolks with a fork or potato masher until they are smooth and crumbly.
  • Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the mashed yolks.
  • Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the filling is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Fill the Egg Whites

  • Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag or plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the filling into the hollowed-out egg whites, filling each cavity evenly.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle the filled eggs with paprika for a classic touch.
  • Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added color and flavor.
  • Arrange the Deviled Eggs on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:
- For easy peeling, use eggs that are at least a few days old.
- To prevent the filling from becoming too runny, avoid overmixing the ingredients.
- Customize your Deviled Eggs by adding toppings such as crispy bacon, diced pickles, or chopped herbs.
Keyword classic appetizers, deviled eggs, easy appetizers