Description
Creamy classic Deviled Eggs shine as a perfect party appetizer with zesty mustard and rich mayo. Garnished with paprika and fresh chives, these delightful bites will impress guests and satisfy your craving for a nostalgic comfort snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) white wine vinegar
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) smoked paprika
- Edible flowers (pansies or violets)
- Microgreens
- Finely shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Carefully place eggs in a saucepan, covering completely with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 11 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath for 5 minutes to halt cooking and facilitate easier peeling.
- Gently crack and remove eggshells under cool running water, ensuring smooth egg white surfaces.
- Slice eggs precisely lengthwise, extracting yolks into a separate mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly mash yolks using a fork until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, blending until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Taste the mixture, adjusting seasonings to personal preference for optimal flavor profile.
- Transfer yolk mixture into egg white halves using either a spoon or piping bag for elegant presentation.
- Garnish with delicate edible flowers and microgreens to enhance visual appeal.
- Refrigerate immediately or serve chilled, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor retention.
Notes
- Prevent Green Ring: Hard-boiled eggs can develop an unappealing green ring around yolks when overcooked, so precisely time cooking and immediately cool eggs in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Smooth Filling Technique: Use a fine-mesh sieve or push egg yolks through a strainer to create an ultra-smooth, creamy filling without lumps, ensuring a professional-looking appetizer.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped bacon, fresh herbs, sriracha, or crumbled blue cheese to transform the classic recipe and match different dietary preferences or flavor profiles.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter versions, and use low-fat or plant-based alternatives to accommodate health-conscious or dietary-restricted guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg