Classic Deviled Eggs (Printable View)

Creamy, tangy yolk filling in halved hard-boiled eggs, seasoned with mustard and paprika.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling Mixture

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice water bath and cool for 5 minutes. Peel eggs carefully.
03 - Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a medium bowl; set whites aside.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk filling into the egg white halves.
06 - Sprinkle paprika and chopped herbs over filled eggs, if desired.
07 - Refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in minutes and taste like you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • Everyone asks for the recipe, even though the ingredients are probably already sitting in your kitchen.
  • They're the kind of dish that works for fancy dinners and casual hangs without apology.
02 -
  • Oversalting the filling is the most common mistake—it's easier to add salt than take it out, so go gentle and taste as you go.
  • The difference between watery filling and creamy filling often comes down to not mashing the yolks thoroughly enough before mixing; they should be almost powder-fine.
03 -
  • If you're worried about the filling being too thick, add mayo one tablespoon at a time rather than all at once—you can always add more, but you can't take it back.
  • Room temperature yolks mash more smoothly than cold ones, so let them sit for a minute after you separate them if your kitchen is chilly.
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