Deviled Eggs

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • Special equipment: a pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch star tip (optional)
  • Garnishes: paprika*; chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover eggs with cold water by 1 1/2 inches in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered.
  2. 2
    Reduce heat to low and cook eggs, covered completely, 30 seconds.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking and let stand 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Peel eggs and halve lengthwise.
  6. 6
    Carefully remove yolks and mash in a bowl with a fork.
  7. 7
    Add mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne and stir with fork until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Fill pastry bag with yolk mixture and pipe into egg whites.
  9. 9
    Available at Formaggio Kitchen (888-212-3224) and Tienda.com (888-472-1022).

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