Classic Deviled Eggs

This deviled eggs recipe calls for easy to find ingredients that you may already have on hand in your kitchen pantry! This popular, classic appetiser includes a mixture of egg yolks from boiled eggs, mayo, Dijon mustard and a light dusting of paprika.

DEVILED EGGS

I think that we have proven through our Perfect Egg Salad, Scrambled Eggs in Avocado and our Shakshuka Eggs recipes, that eggs are a criminally underused and underrated ingredient. Deviled eggs are no exception, and if you haven’t tried them before, we are about to show you why! Simple and easy, deviled eggs are not just a great appetiser, they can also be enjoyed as a deliciously creamy side dish or snack! It’s hard to go wrong with a classic deviled egg.

HOW TO MAKE DEVILED EGGS

These deviled eggs are so simple, you’ll barely need a recipe; but for those of you not 100 percent confident in the kitchen – this one is for you! HALVE your boiled eggs lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Arrange your egg whites onto your serving dish. MIX the yolks following the recipe below with mayo, Dijon and seasonings until creamy. It’s ok if there are some lumps of yolk. FILL the egg whites with the yolk mixture and voila, so easy! Garnish your deviled eggs and serve.

HOW LONG TO BOIL EGGS FOR DEVILED EGGS

A fool-proof way to boil eggs is to place your eggs in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat. Turn off heat, cover and leave them in the pot on the stove for a good 12-15 minutes. This is to ensure you don’t over boil them, creating rubbery textured eggs. Drain and rinse under cold water, then peel each one. The peel should pretty much slide off at this point. You can also add eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Place onto a plate, loosely cover and let cool in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. It’s easier to work with cold yolks compared to warm.

TOPPING IDEAS

Top your deviled eggs with any of the following to make them even better!

Diced bacon Shredded cheddar cheese Sliced pickles Sriracha Finely chopped salami Ranch dressing

HOW LONG ARE DEVILED EGGS GOOD FOR?

To save time, make ahead. They can be made up to two days before serving, just be sure to fill them with the yolk mixture right before serving. Another option is to fill them up to 12 hours before you need them and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container to prevent a crust forming on the top.