Southern-Style Deviled Eggs
Elevate your appetizer menu with these southern-style deviled eggs. Packed with flavor and protein, they're a hit at any party.
Ingredients
- 7 large eggs
- 3 to 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard, or to taste
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- Dash hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lettuce or spring greens (optional), for serving
- Paprika (optional), for garnish
- Pimiento strips (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Boil and Peel the Eggs: Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about 1 inch. Cover the pan and bring the eggs to a full boil. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 14 to 16 minutes. Pour off the hot water and cover the eggs with cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel.7 large eggs
- Prepare the Filling: Slice 6 of the eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop the yolks into a medium bowl and add the remaining whole egg. Mash until fairly smooth. Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well, adding more mayo, as needed for moistness. Taste and season with salt and pepper.3 to 5 tbsp mayonnaise | 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard | 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish | Dash hot sauce (optional) | Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fill the Eggs: Use a teaspoon or small scoop to fill the egg white halves and place them in a plate designed for deviled eggs or nestle them on lettuce or spring greens on a serving plate.Lettuce or spring greens (optional)
- Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika or garnish with pimiento strips.Paprika (optional) | Pimiento strips (optional)
Tip: For neater filling, spoon the filling into a zip-top bag and snip off a corner, or use a piping bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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