Deviled Eggs
Jammy yolks whipped with mayo and mustard, piped back proud — the platter that always empties first.
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- 6 Egg
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Red wine vinegar (optional)
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp Chives (optional)
Method
- Bring a saucepan of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Lower the eggs gently into the boiling water and cook for exactly 10 minutes.
- Shock the eggs in a bowl of iced water, then peel them.
- Halve the eggs lengthwise and pop the yolks into a bowl.
- Mash the yolks smooth with the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and salt.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the whites, then dust with paprika and snipped chives.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic American appetizer and party staple, though the technique of stuffing seasoned yolks back into halved whites is centuries old and turns up across many cuisines. The idea is simple and endlessly appealing: hard-cooked eggs are halved, the yolks mashed with mayonnaise, Dijon and a little vinegar into a smooth filling, then piped back into the whites and dusted with paprika and chives. The word 'deviled' historically signals the mustard-and-spice seasoning that gives them their edge.
Getting them right comes down to the details this method nails — a precise ten-minute boil for jammy-tender yolks and an ice bath so they peel cleanly. The bite is creamy and rich with a bright mustard-and-vinegar tang cutting the richness, the smoked paprika adding gentle warmth and color, and the chives a fresh, oniony snap. Cool, poppable and endlessly nibble-able, they are the platter that empties first at potlucks, holidays and picnics. They are naturally vegetarian and low in carbohydrate, and they can be made ahead, which is part of why they remain such a dependable crowd-pleaser.
Deviled Eggs: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Deviled Eggs?
One serving of Deviled Eggs has about 97 calories, with 7g of protein, 1g of carbs, 7g of fat and 0g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Deviled Eggs gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Deviled Eggs has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Deviled Eggs take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 16 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Deviled Eggs?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, chives — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Deviled Eggs make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.