Description
Classic Deviled Eggs are a timeless appetizer, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. With a creamy filling that includes a secret ingredient—pickle juice—these deviled eggs offer a unique twist on the traditional recipe. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, they’re ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 hard-boiled eggs
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼–½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3–4 teaspoons pickle juice (bread and butter pickle juice recommended)
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- Optional toppings: Paprika, dill leaves, or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
- Make the Filling: To the bowl with the yolks, add mayonnaise, kosher salt (start with ¼ teaspoon), black pepper, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and white vinegar. Mix well with a fork or spoon until smooth. If the mixture is lumpy, use a hand mixer to achieve a creamier consistency.
- Adjust the Flavor: Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more salt, pickle juice, or mayonnaise if desired.
- Assemble the Deviled Eggs: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the hollowed egg whites.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with paprika and top with dill leaves or chives for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- The pickle juice is the secret ingredient that adds a tangy twist to the filling. You can adjust the amount based on your preference for tartness.
- If you like a smoother filling, use a hand mixer to ensure it’s perfectly creamy.
- Deviled eggs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg