Traditional Deviled Eggs

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This deviled eggs recipe is the result of years of trial and error. It is a holiday tradition in our house. Take care when serving —they're very slippery, and if carrying over carpet they will always land yolk-side down!

Submitted by Mary Brotherton
Updated on November 18, 2024
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close up view of Deviled Eggs garnished with chives and paprika, on a lettuce on a plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 deviled eggs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • ¼ teaspoon prepared mustard

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, and let eggs cook in boiling water until they are hard boiled, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Drain eggs, and let cool. Once cool, peel hard boiled eggs. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks.

  2. Place yolks in a medium-size mixing bowl and mash them. Blend in vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. You may need to add more mayonnaise to hold the mixture together, but it should be slightly dry.

  3. Carefully put egg yolk mixture back into egg whites but do not pack it. There will be enough mixture so the whites are overfilled. Sprinkle with paprika. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Cook’s Note

The eggs look lovely served on a bed of lettuce.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives instead of paprika, if you prefer.

381 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

89 Calories
7g Fat
1g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 89
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.