Description
Creamy, zesty deviled eggs elevate classic appetizers with a tangy twist of mustard and mayo. Perfectly seasoned and garnished, these crowd-pleasing bites will become an instant favorite at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 12 large eggs
Butter and Condiments:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice (from sweet gherkins)
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash tabasco sauce (optional)
- Paprika, for garnish
- Cooked bacon pieces, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully nestle eggs in a spacious pot, ensuring they’re completely submerged in cool water. Escalate heat to trigger a rolling boil, then promptly cover and remove from burner. Allow eggs to rest undisturbed for precisely 17 minutes, creating perfectly cooked centers.
- Transfer eggs into an ice-water bath to halt cooking process and facilitate effortless peeling. Gently crack and remove shells, maintaining egg white integrity.
- Slice eggs longitudinally with a sharp knife, extracting golden yolks into a mixing vessel. Pulverize yolks until achieving a fine, powdery texture using a fork or potato masher.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, softened butter, yellow and Dijon mustards, pickle juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce into yolk mixture. Whisk vigorously until achieving a luxuriously smooth, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spoon or pipe the rich yolk blend into pristine egg white halves, creating elegant mounds of filling. Dust with a light sprinkle of paprika and crispy bacon fragments for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Artfully arrange deviled eggs on a decorative platter, ready to be served immediately or chilled until guests arrive. Refrigeration maintains optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Egg Selection Matters: Choose fresh, room-temperature eggs for easier peeling and consistent cooking results.
- Perfect Peeling Trick: Gently tap and roll hard-boiled eggs on a hard surface to create tiny cracks, then peel under cool running water for smoother shell removal.
- Creamy Filling Hack: For ultra-smooth texture, push mashed yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing with other ingredients, eliminating any lumps.
- Diet-Friendly Adaptations: Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or use vegan mayo for plant-based diets. Replace bacon with chopped chives or herbs for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg