Make this classic recipe with simple ingredients. Deviled Eggs are simply hard boiled eggs, halved and then filled with a creamy filling made by combining the cooked yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and salt/pepper.
Place eggs in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the eggs byabout an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.Remove the pan from the heat andcover with a lid. Allow to sit (undisturbed) for 10 minutes.Remove the eggs from the pan and addto a large bowl filled with ice water. Allow to cool in the ice bath for about10 minutes.
Make the filling
Cut the eggs in half and pop the yolks out into a bowl.
Mash the yolks, then , mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
Load the eggs
Pipe the filling back into the egg whites halves.
Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with chives.
Chill until needed.
Notes
Substitutions/AdditionsAdd a little tabasco (or other hot sauce) to the egg yolk mixture for a little kick of heatYou can add all kinds of things to this recipe, including avocado, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and you can even use plain Greek yogurt or sour cream in place of the mayo.Storage instructionsStore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (best within 2 days).