A must-have dish for every holiday gathering.
We’ve always loved deviled eggs, but when our now “adopted” son joined the family, they became a non-negotiable part of every gathering.
Now, no holiday table feels complete without a platter of deviled eggs. In fact, they’re often one of the first dishes to disappear.
The holidays tend to bring plenty of sweet treats and indulgent foods that we don’t enjoy every day, so it’s nice to have a delicious, high-protein option available as well. Creamy, tangy, and satisfying, these classic deviled eggs are the perfect addition to any celebration.
Whether it’s Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a summer cookout, this recipe has earned its place as a family favorite that we make again and again. If you love deviled eggs, you’ll also enjoy our candied jalapeño deviled eggs.
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 boiled eggs shells removed
- 1/4 cup mayonaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. Transfer the yolks to a medium-sized bowl.
- Set the egg white halves aside on a serving platter while you prepare the filling.
- Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, blend the egg yolks until smooth and lump-free.
- Stir the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika into the mashed yolks until the filling is creamy and fully combined.
- Transfer the yolk filling to a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip, or use a spoon to fill each egg white half evenly. Chill until ready to serve.