Description
This Classic Deviled Eggs recipe offers a creamy and tangy filling with the perfect balance of mustard, mayonnaise, and pickle juice. Ideal as a party appetizer or a delightful snack, these deviled eggs are simple to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and deliver a timeless flavor that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 10–12 hard-boiled eggs
Filling
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼–½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3–4 teaspoons pickle juice (bread and butter pickle juice recommended)
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
Optional Toppings
- Paprika
- Dill leaves
- Chives
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs carefully and cut them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks and transfer them into a medium mixing bowl, ensuring the whites remain intact for filling later.
- Make the filling: Add mayonnaise, kosher salt (starting with ¼ teaspoon), black pepper, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and white vinegar to the bowl with the yolks. Use a fork or spoon to mix until smooth. If the mixture has lumps, blend using a hand mixer for a creamier, smoother texture.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the yolk mixture and tweak the seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pickle juice, or mayonnaise to suit your personal preference, ensuring a perfect balance of tangy and creamy flavors.
- Fill the egg whites: Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully fill the hollowed egg whites with the prepared yolk mixture, creating an attractive and even filling in each half.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the filled eggs with paprika for color and flavor, and top with fresh dill leaves or chopped chives to add a fragrant and decorative touch before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use eggs that are a few days old, as they peel more easily.
- You can substitute pickle juice with a splash of lemon juice for a different tangy twist.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to change the creaminess of the filling.
- Make deviled eggs ahead of time and refrigerate, but add fresh toppings just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Try different mustards to vary the flavor profile, such as spicy brown mustard or whole grain mustard.
