Description
Delightful deviled eggs showcase classic American party appetizers with creamy, zesty fillings. Guests love these bite-sized delicacies that bring comfort and excitement to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) yellow mustard
- 1/8 tsp (0.6 g) salt
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- smoked paprika
- fresh dill weed
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Nestle eggs in a single layer within a medium saucepan, ensuring complete water coverage by 1 inch.
- Boiling Process: Crank heat to high, bringing water to a vigorous boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let eggs steep for precisely 12 minutes.
- Cooling Technique: Swiftly transfer eggs to an ice water bath, halting cooking and preventing unsightly yolk discoloration, allowing them to chill for 5-7 minutes.
- Peeling Method: Gently remove shells under running water, patting eggs dry with paper towels.
- Egg Dissection: Slice eggs lengthwise with a pristine knife, extracting yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Yolk Transformation: Pulverize yolks with a fork until achieving a fine, uniform texture, then incorporate mayonnaise, white vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Filling Technique: Whip yolk mixture until silky smooth, then artfully pipe or spoon into egg white cavities.
- Finishing Touches: Dust with smoked paprika and crown with delicate dill weed fronds for an elegant presentation.
- Serving Preparation: Refrigerate and consume within 24 hours for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Master Egg Boiling Technique: Precisely follow 12-minute hot water method to prevent overcooking and achieve perfect soft, creamy yolks without green discoloration.
- Shell Peeling Pro Tip: Use gentle running water while removing shells to ensure clean, smooth egg white surfaces without tearing or damage.
- Yolk Mixture Magic: Thoroughly mash and blend ingredients until completely smooth, eliminating any lumps for a luxurious, creamy filling texture.
- Presentation Perfection: Chill deviled eggs immediately after preparing and consume within 24 hours to maintain optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg