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Party Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic deviled eggs recipe with a perfectly smooth and creamy filling.
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This is the best deviled eggs recipe for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. The secret is pressing the cooked yolks through a fine-mesh sieve for a perfectly smooth, lump-free, and creamy filling. Simple ingredients create a timeless, elegant bite perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling water
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • Fresh chives or dill, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a full boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, immediately cover the pot and remove from heat. Let sit, covered, for 12 minutes.
  3. While eggs cook, prepare a large bowl of ice water. After 12 minutes, transfer hot eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  4. Tap each egg gently on the counter and roll to crackle the shell. Peel under cool running water.
  5. Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place them in a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl.
  6. Use a spoon or spatula to firmly press the yolks through the sieve. Arrange the empty egg white halves on a serving platter.
  7. To the sieved yolks, add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir vigorously with a fork or small whisk until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  8. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with a light dusting of paprika and optional fresh chives or dill just before serving.

Notes

For make-ahead ease, boil and peel eggs up to 2 days in advance. The filling can also be made a day ahead and stored separately. Assemble within an hour of serving for best texture. Do not skip the ice bath or the sieving step for easy peeling and a perfectly creamy filling.

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