Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs are just about perfect for any party, barbecue, or holiday. This classic recipe is easy and delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
6hard boiled eggs
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1teaspoonyellow mustard
3tablespoonssweet pickle relish
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
paprika
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer in the bottom of a medium saucepan. Add water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan with a lid.
Bring the eggs and water to a boil. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and let stand for 12 minutes.
Drain the water from the saucepan. Lightly crack the eggs in the pan and fill the pan with cold water and ice. Let the eggs stand in the ice water for 10 minutes.
Crack and peel the eggs under running cold water. Dry the peeled eggs.
Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Gently remove the egg holks and place them in a small bowl.
Mash the yolks with a fork.
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, and salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
Using a piping bag or a teaspoon, fill each egg white with the yolk mixture.
Dust lightly with paprika.
Notes
To easily crack the eggs, drain the water from the pan leaving the eggs in the saucepan. Place the lid on the pan and briskly shake the pan to lightly crack all the eggs at once.
Deviled eggs may be made one day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. I recommend letting them stand at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.