A simple and classic recipe for deviled eggs made with just five ingredients that everyone will love.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:12 deviled egg halves 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water and bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat, letting them sit for 12 minutes.
Cool the eggs in an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel them under running water.
Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
In a bowl, mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
Garnish with additional black pepper or paprika if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the yolk mixture.
These deviled eggs can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Experiment with different herbs or spices for added flavor.