Everyone in the family (from oldest to youngest) loves these Deviled Eggs, which are thankfully one of the easiest and most economical appetizers you can make!
See How to Boil the Perfect Egg to cook hard-boiled eggs.
Easy!
Inexpensive!
Serves:6people
Serving Size:1 egg
Deviled eggs are a classic, and for good reason! We start with a basic recipe and add herbs or spices to create endless variations. We always use dill pickles, but feel free to substitute sweet pickles if you prefer.
Tools:large (4-quart) saucepan, knife and cutting board, medium bowl, measuring spoons
| Prep Time | |
| 10-15 minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 5 minutes | 12-15 minutes |
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Easy!
Inexpensive!
Serves:6people
Serving Size:1 egg
|
Deviled eggs are a classic, and for good reason! We start with a basic recipe and add herbs or spices to create endless variations. We always use dill pickles, but feel free to substitute sweet pickles if you prefer.
Tools:large (4-quart) saucepan, knife and cutting board, medium bowl, measuring spoons
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Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon dill (dried or fresh)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles (optional)
Servings: people
Units:
Instructions
- Cook eggs according to our post, How to Boil the Perfect Egg.
- Peel eggs then cut in half from top (narrow end) to bottom. Place yolks in a medium bowl, and place whites onto a platter, cut-side up.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, dill, and seasonings to the yolks. Mash with a fork (or back of a spoon) until well blended. Add more pickle juice, mustard, or mayonnaise, if desired. Alternatively, beat with an electric mixer for a smoother filling.
- Stir in chopped pickles. Adjust seasonings, to taste.
- Fill the center of each egg white with a scoop of the filling.
- Garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes
VARIATIONS:
- Nana’s Deviled Eggs – Include optional pickle juice and pickles. Substitute 1 teaspoon yellow mustard for 1 teaspoon of the Dijon, and eliminate dill. Garnish with paprika, sliced pimento stuffed olive, or chopped pickles.
- Replace dill with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, tarragon, basil, chives, etc.
- Add finely chopped shallot, red onion, or green onion tops, and garnish with more of the same.
- Substitute 2 or more tablespoons sour cream (or Greek yogurt) for the same amount of mayonnaise.
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