Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are the perfect go-to appetizer and everyone's favorite. If you're looking for a classic recipe, this is it!

Deviled eggs are a true favorite with everyone and a perfect go-to appetizer for any occasion. If you’re looking for a simple, classic recipe, this is it! 

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • hardboiled  eggs
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon   dry mustard
  • 1⁄4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1⁄4  teaspoon  ground black pepper
  • Garnish (see list below)

Instructions
 

  • Cut cooked, peeled eggs lengthwise into halves.
  • Carefully take out yolks, mash with fork in a small bowl.
  • Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Fill whites with yolk mixture.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour. Makes 6 servings.
  • You can garnish each deviled egg half with the following if desired:
    – Slice of small sweet gherkin pickle
    – Slice of green or black olive
    – Bacon crumbles
    – Sprig of green onion
    – Sprinkle of paprika or tarragon
Keyword Classic Deviled Eggs, Deviled Eggs
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Twyla Rogers

Add a little bit of horseradish as well. Gives it a smidge of zing!

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