Classic Deviled Eggs

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • smoked spanish paprika, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that there's 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs.
  2. 2
    Heat on high until water begins to boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and leave covered for 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water continuously for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water.
  5. 5
    Gently dry with paper towels (I used a kitchen towel).
  6. 6
    Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter.
  7. 7
    Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork.
  8. 8
    Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  9. 9
    Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

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