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deviled eggs

This easy recipe for the classic party appetizer deviled eggs from culinary team member Sarah Rhodes is one you'll use again and again.

5 Steps To Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: 
Step 1: Set up an ice bath in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Bring to a boil a small or medium saucepan with enough water to cover eggs by at least an inch.
Step 3: Using a spider or slotted spoon, gently lower eggs into saucepan.
Step 4: Adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Using the spider or slotted spoon, transfer eggs to ice-bath to shock and quickly cool.

You can also make hard boiled eggs in your Instant Pot—get our instructions.

Want to go beyond basic? Get 14 fun twists on deviled eggs here.

Ingredients

  • 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Smoked paprika, for sprinkling
  • 12 small sprigs dill, to garnish (optional)

Yield

Serves: Makes 24

Preparation

Scoop out egg yolks and place in a medium bowl. Set whites aside on a serving platter.

Mash yolks with a fork and mix in mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Using a spoon, fill egg white halves evenly with yolk mixture. 

Sprinkle with smoked paprika and garnish with sprigs of dill, if using.