🥚 Classic Deviled Eggs
Serves: 6 (makes 12 halves)
Prep & cook time: ~20 minutes
Ingredients
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6 large eggs
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3 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Paprika for garnish
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Optional: chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
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Boil eggs
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let sit 10–12 minutes.
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Drain and place eggs in ice water for 5 minutes.
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Peel and halve
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Peel eggs carefully. Cut in half lengthwise and remove yolks to a small bowl.
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Make filling
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Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Fill eggs
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Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into egg whites.
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Garnish & serve
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Sprinkle with paprika and optional chopped herbs. Chill until serving.
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Tips & Variations
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Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne.
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Smoky: Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
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Crunchy: Fold in finely chopped pickles, bacon, or onions.
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Herby: Add dill, parsley, or chives to the yolk filling.
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Fancy presentation: Pipe filling with a star tip for a professional look.
If you want, I can give you 5 creative deviled egg variations—like avocado, buffalo chicken, or curry deviled eggs—for a fun twist.
Do you want me to do that?