American

Classic Deviled Eggs

Easy · 25 min

Serves 6AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeNut-free

Halved hard-boiled eggs with a creamy mustard-yolk filling. A party staple that never goes out of style.

25 minTotal time

6Serves

3Steps

AmericanCuisine

Method

Boil eggs
Boil eggs 10 minutes, then ice bath. Peel carefully.
Why: Ice bath stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
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Make filling
Halve eggs, remove yolks. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard and vinegar until smooth.
Why: Smooth filling pipes neatly into whites.
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Fill and garnish
Pipe or spoon filling into whites. Dust with paprika and chives.
Why: Paprika adds colour and a hint of smoke.
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Eggs that are 7–10 days old peel more cleanly than very fresh ones.

Boil eggs
Boil eggs 10 minutes, then ice bath. Peel carefully.
Why: Ice bath stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
Cook from here
Make filling
Halve eggs, remove yolks. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard and vinegar until smooth.
Why: Smooth filling pipes neatly into whites.
Cook from here
Fill and garnish
Pipe or spoon filling into whites. Dust with paprika and chives.
Why: Paprika adds colour and a hint of smoke.
Cook from here