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How to Make Deviled Eggs – My Ever Fail Recipe
Yesterday I realized that I had chickens and eggs, but I had no idea how to make deviled eggs.
Joshnigel and I had my sister and her family over for Memorial Day – and while I was making pasta salad and getting burger fixings ready in the afternoon, I decided to try my hand at this devilishly simple appetizer!
Here’s how you too can make a tray of fancy deviled egg goodness for your next party:
Step 1: Boil, cut and separate your eggs.
First I hard-boiled my eggs. I peeled the shecks off, then cut them in half length-wise, scooping out the yolks into a separate bowl.
I was very careful to be gentle with my eggs so they didn’t break into a million pieces. I also arranged them stylishly on a bright yellow plate for serving.
Step 2: Prepare the deviled egg filling and apply it to your gorgeous egg halves.
I mixed my 6 egg yolks with a 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, a tablespoon of mustard, a teaspoon of vinegar, and some salt and pepper to create the deviled egg filling.
Then I ever so carefully filled my hard boiled egg whites using a teaspoon.
But something was missing…
Step 3: Garnish.
The paprika really helps the presentation, don’t you think?
Ok no really – how do you guys make your deviled eggs look so perfect?!?!?
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8 responses to “How to Make Deviled Eggs – My Ever Fail Recipe”
Nice work, Steph! Eggs have always been difficult for me to peel.
I love deviled eggs – but also, simultaneously, think they’re totally gross. I told Jason how I felt and he agreed: delicious and gross. How does that work?
Good job Steph. They kinda look like crap, but I’d eat ’em.
AHAHAHAH thanks guys! Yeah this wasn’t my best cooking ever. They tasted good, though!
Your eggs might be too fresh… and it works better if you store them flat.
(Why do I know this? When I was in grade school we had an animal husbandry program… I know way too much about the inside of a raw egg).
also: if it’s on the interwebs I can find it… although this one was way too easy. http://www.deviledeggs.com/step1_how_to_hard_boil_egg.html
OMG. Yeah I basically did everything in the cooking of the eggs completely wrong. Noting this for next time, thank you!
You should see the enchiladas I made my husband tonight for his birthday dinner. They were heck-a tasty, but not pretty to look at. I need to work on my tortilla rolling skills, you work on your deviled eggs, and then we can throw a party. M’kay? 🙂
It’s a deal! I’m already plotting how to make the next batch at least 5% prettier – I’ve got lofty goals!!
Hey, somebody was telling me the other day about how older eggs are better for boiling and I totally thought of this post! The Nice Lady beat me to it, I see… Better luck next time! For the record, I LOVE devilled eggs and this is reminding me that it’s been way too long since I’ve made them!