Description
Star-Spangled Deviled Eggs are the ultimate festive appetizer, combining creamy yolk filling with vibrant toppings for a delicious treat. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or holiday celebrations, these easy-to-make bites will have your guests coming back for more. With customizable flavors and eye-catching presentation, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking.
- Peel the eggs: Gently crack and peel each egg, starting from the wider end.
- Make the filling: Halve peeled eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with extra paprika and chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: - For added flair, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option. - Customize the filling by adding crumbled bacon or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.