Easy Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are the ultimate classic appetizer and finger food. This version adds sour cream and a splash of pickle juice for extra creaminess and tang.

How to make deviled eggs

1. How to boil eggs for deviled egg: Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. With a slotted spoon, carefully lower in eggs. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 12 minutes. While the eggs are boiling, prepare a large bowl with ice water. Once the 12 minutes are up, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of ice water. Allow the eggs to cool completely, approximately 10-15 minutes. Peel the eggs (I find it easiest to do this in the bowl of water as the water really helps to slip the shells off and also keeps the egg clean from any small bits of shell) then halve.
2. Make the filling: With a teaspoon, scoop out the egg yolks and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, pickle juice (you can use any pickle here. Jalapeño, Dill, Bread and butter, anything you like will work.), a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
3. Fill the eggs: Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe the filling into the egg white halves. Alternatively, use two teaspoons and scoop the filling into each hollow.
4. Decorate: Sprinkle finely chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika onto each egg. At this point you can serve the eggs immediately but they are even better if they have been refrigerated for atleast 4 hours. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Topping ideas for deviled eggs

Classic deviled eggs are a great vehicle for flavor and can be jazzed up in a variety of ways. Top the filled eggs with any of the following:

 

• Finely chopped crispy bacon.
• Thin ribbons of smoked salmon.
• Caviar.
• Everything bagel seasoning.
• Finely diced pickle (dill/bread and butter/Jalapeño).
• Hot sauce.
• Pinch of curry powder.

Meal prep and storing instructions

The finished eggs can be made up to 3 days in advance. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Eggs can be boiled, cooled and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days before peeling and filling.

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1. Smoked salmon chive devilled eggs
2. Easy breakfast egg crêpes
3. 3 ways with scrambled eggs
4. Creamed spinach and chorizo baked eggs