Description
Paula Deen’s deviled eggs blend Southern charm with creamy perfection. Mustard, mayo, and a sprinkle of paprika create irresistible bite-sized delights you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 large hard-boiled and peeled eggs
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) mustard
Garnish Ingredients:
- paprika (to taste)
- sliced sweet gherkin pickles
- pimentos
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slice hard-boiled eggs precisely down the center lengthwise, creating two equal halves using a sharp knife.
- Extract egg yolks gently from the white sections, transferring them into a compact mixing vessel.
- Using a fork, thoroughly pulverize the extracted yolks until they achieve a smooth, crumbly consistency.
- Integrate mayonnaise, finely chopped pickle relish, and mustard into the mashed yolks, blending until a creamy mixture forms.
- Season the filling with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to distribute the filling evenly across the egg white cavities.
- Enhance visual appeal by lightly dusting paprika over the filled eggs, creating a vibrant color contrast.
- Optional: Adorn with delicate sweet pickle slivers and petite pimento pieces for additional texture and flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the prepared deviled eggs in a sealed container, maintaining freshness for up to 24 hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and present on a decorative platter at cool room temperature.
Notes
- Grab Eggs Past Their Prime: Older eggs strip their shells more easily, making peeling a breeze without frustrating moments of clinging membrane.
- Quick Chill for Perfect Texture: Plunging boiled eggs into ice water immediately halts cooking, preserves bright golden centers, and creates silky-smooth shell removal.
- Whip Yolks into Velvety Submission: Crush egg yolks with intense fork pressure until they transform into a luxuriously creamy consistency, eliminating any stubborn lumps that might disrupt your filling’s smooth landscape.
- Personal Flavor Exploration: Sample your yolk mixture before filling, boldly adjusting seasonings to match your unique taste preferences – whether that means extra zesty pepper or a splash more tangy relish.
- Precision Filling Technique: Employ a piping bag or zip-top bag with trimmed corner to deposit filling with surgical elegance, elevating your deviled eggs from homemade to Instagram-worthy presentation that will impress every guest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 147 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg