This Classic Deviled Eggs recipe is the perfect little bite and a total crowd pleaser, enjoyed by millions for the holidays and any party!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time27 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deviled eggs, deviled eggs recipe
Servings: 24
Ingredients
12largehard boiled eggscarefully peeled so the whites don't tear
1/2cupmayonnaise
2teaspoonsmustard
1/4teaspooncoarse salt
few grinds of black pepper
pinchcayenne pepper
1tablespoonpickle relishoptional
smoked paprikaoptional, for dusting
Instructions
Slice the hard boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
Carefully remove the yolks and place into a medium sized bowl; transfer the egg white halves onto a serving platter.
Using a fork, mash the yolks until it resembles very fine crumbs.
Add in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne, and pickle relish (if using), and mix well until it’s completely smooth.
Spoon mixture into a plastic ziploc bag, drawing the mixture toward one corner. Cut off a small piece of that corner. Evenly pipe the mixture into the egg white halves.