Popular throughout Europe and the United States, deviled eggs are a classic and perfect side dish for a refreshment. Eggs can be stuffed with any filling including bacon, salmon and anchovies. There are several ways to make deviled eggs, some delicious. To find out, follow these steps.
Ingrediants
Classic deviled eggs
- 6 shelled hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 teaspoon of smoked Spanish paprika
Southern deviled eggs
- 7 large shelled hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of pickle brine
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- paprika to taste
- 2 sweet pickled gherkins
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper
Bacon and Guacamole Deviled Eggs
- 6 shelled hard-boiled eggs
- 1 large chopped avocado
- 2 tablespoons of cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons of diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of coriander
- salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 pinch of chili powder
Deviled eggs canape
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 15 gr of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of crème fraiche
- 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
- 3 tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon of caviar
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Classic deviled eggs
Step 1. Shell 6 hard-boiled eggs
Step 2. Cut it in half
Step 3. Remove the yolks
Remove them with a teaspoon and place them in a bowl.
Step 4. Crush the yolks
With a fork or spoon, mash the egg yolks until you have a cream.
Step 5. Add the ingredients
Pour 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 of pepper. Mix everything.
Step 6. Fill in the egg white
Fill each egg half well with a teaspoon.
Step 7. Garnish
Sprinkle the eggs with paprika.
Step 8. Serve
Arrange the eggs on a tray. Store them in the refrigerator.
Method 2 of 4: Southern deviled eggs
Step 1. Shell 7 hard-boiled eggs
Step 2. Cut it in half
Step 3. Remove the yolks when the eggs are cold
Remove them with a teaspoon and place them in a bowl
Step 4. Crush the yolks
With a fork or spoon, mash the egg yolks until you have obtained a cream.
Step 5. Add the ingredients
Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon and 1/3 sweet gherkin brine, and 1 teaspoon mustard. Mix everything well.
Step 6. Add salt and pepper to taste
Step 7. Fill the whites with cream
Make sure they are filled evenly.
Step 8. Garnish
Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika and the slices of two pickled gherkins mixed with 1 teaspoon of chili.
Step 9. Serve
Place the eggs on a tray. They can be kept in the refrigerator.
Method 3 of 4: Bacon and Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Step 1. Shell 6 hard-boiled eggs
Step 2. Remove the yolks
Remove them with a teaspoon and place them in a bowl
Step 3. Crush the yolks
With a fork or spoon, mash the egg yolks until you have a cream.
Step 4. Mix the other ingredients to the reds
Add 1 large chopped avocado, 2 tablespoons of cooked and chopped bacon, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 1 tablespoon of diced red onion, 2 tablespoons of diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Mix well until it becomes rich and creamy.
Step 5. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper
Step 6. Place the cream in a teaspoon and fill each half of the egg
Fill evenly.
Step 7. Garnish
Sprinkle some chili powder and add a teaspoon of bacon.
Step 8. Serve
Arrange the eggs on a tray. They can be kept in the refrigerator.
Method 4 of 4: Deviled Egg Canape
Step 1. Shell 6 hard-boiled eggs
If you add a lot of salt to the boiling water, they will peel better.
Step 2. Cut it in half
Step 3. Remove the egg yolks with a spoon
Gently squeeze the white to lift the yolk.
Step 4. Arrange the reds in a mixer
If you don't have a mixer you can mash them with a fork or a potato masher.
Step 5. Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
Use a spoon and mix the mayonnaise with the egg yolks to create a smooth cream.
Step 6. Melts 14 gr
of butter.
Put it in the microwave and heat it for about 30 seconds or until the butter is completely melted. Cover the container so it doesn't splash as it melts.
Step 7. Add it to the cream
Mix it well.
Step 8. Fill the eggs
With a teaspoon carefully distribute the cream inside the eggs. They should be cold when you do this.
Step 9. Garnish
With a teaspoon pour a little crème fraiche over the eggs, then add a hint of caviar and sprinkle with chives. If you like, you can sprinkle some paprika.
Step 10. Serve
Place the eggs on a varroio and get ready to impress the guests. They can be kept in the refrigerator.
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Advice
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a teaspoon to fill each egg half. It won't be a clean job but with practice it will come just as well. Alternatively, you can cut the tip of a food-grade plastic bag and use it to squeeze the cream into the egg.
- Those who are obsessed with uniformity can carry out these recipes by cutting the eggs lengthwise without removing the cap and lower part: the result is more stable and better.
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There are many other variations of deviled eggs:
- Mayonnaise, some spicy or plain mustard, some lemon juice and Tabasco.
- Paprika, adds color.
- Around Christmas, you can make the eggs festive by coating one half with paprika and the other with chopped parsley. Very colorful!
- In the southern United States, it is traditional to add a little brine to the dressing.
- Another traditional preparation involves eliminating the butter, two tablespoons of mayonnaise with one of mustard and a splash of paprika. Adding brine is optional.
- Delicious is the addition of dill and lemon zest to the basic recipe. Or you could use these ingredients as a decoration.
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Fresh eggs are harder to shell, which can spoil the presentation. To avoid this you can:
- Buy the eggs a few days in advance
- Buy eggs in a place where they are not replaced very often.
- If possible, use farm eggs. They are richer and taste better.
- If you want the yolk to be perfectly in the center of the egg white, the day before boiling them, put the cardboard upright.
- Egg whites have a lot of cholesterol. While they are incredibly delicious, don't eat a whole platter of deviled eggs!
- When you remove the shell, make sure the egg is not hot! To avoid this, drain them and put them in cold water for a few minutes. Roll them gently to break them. Place them back in cold water. This way, you should avoid problems and not burn your fingers. Dry them with a sheet of paper towels.
