Make the best classic deviled eggs that are creamy and flavorful for your next party or gathering. This easy recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Author:mayathompson
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:12 min
Total Time:27 min
Yield:24 halves 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 large eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes.
Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool completely. Peel the eggs carefully.
Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a medium bowl. Place the egg white halves on a serving platter.
Mash the yolks thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mix until the filling is completely creamy and smooth.
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg white halves.
Sprinkle paprika over the top of each filled egg half before serving.
Notes
For extra creamy deviled eggs, press the yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing with the other ingredients.
You can make the hard-boiled eggs and yolks a day ahead. Store the mashed yolks covered in the refrigerator and fill the eggs just before serving.
For a Southern Style flavor, add 1 teaspoon of sweet pickle relish to the yolk mixture.