Description
These classic deviled eggs are creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned with a hint of paprika for a timeless appetizer everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp mustard
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and place them in a small bowl.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg white halves.
- Sprinkle paprika evenly over the tops before serving.
Notes
Add pickle relish for a sweeter, tangy flavor.
Mix in hot sauce or cayenne for extra heat.
Stir in chopped chives or dill for freshness.
Top with small pickle slices for added texture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keep chilled until serving; do not reheat.
For best presentation, pipe filling just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg