Chef John's Deviled Eggs

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My deviled eggs recipe is fairly standard, except I like to add a little cream cheese. Unlike mayonnaise, cream cheese firms up when chilled, and provides a little more luxurious texture.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 halves
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Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 red jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rings

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese

  • cup mayonnaise

  • ½ teaspoon Sriracha or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped chives

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 17 minutes.

  2. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the warm sugar syrup over the pepper rings in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.

  3. Drain eggs and fill the pan with very cold water. Let eggs sit in cold water until they are cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.

  4. Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a bowl and cover the egg white halves with a damp towel while you prepare the filling.

  5. Mash together egg yolks, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and Dijon mustard with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Stir in rice vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Pipe filling into the egg white halves.

  7. Top each egg with a ring of candied pepper and chopped chives. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
11g Fat
4g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 76mg 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.