My family loves deviled eggs. They are a requirement at every family get-together. I have perfected this recipe through several trials and errors, keeping my family's tastes in mind. And oh, that extra egg, sprinkle with salt and enjoy.
Bring a small saucepan of water to a rapid boil. Using a large spoon, place each egg gently into the water. Don’t worry if you have one crack, remember we have a backup. Sometimes the cracked ones cook just fine. Make sure the water level is above the eggs.
Reduce to medium or where the water is lightly boiling. Cook for 15 minutes. Drain the water, leaving eggs in the pan. Gently swish the eggs in the pan to crack the outside shells. Fill the pan with cold water.
Let eggs sit in cold water for 5 minutes. Change out the water once to keep it cold. Peel the eggs, breaking the clear membrane between the shell and egg. The eggs should peel easily.
Cut the eggs in half, either way you prefer. Gently remove the yolk of your best 3 eggs into a small bowl.
Taking a fork, break up the yolks, they should be small and crumb-like in texture.
Add your remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste for salt level. Place mixture into eggs and form a small mound on top. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Wrap well and refrigerate them until 15 minutes before you’re ready to serve. If you don’t wrap them, your whole refrigerator will smell like cooked eggs.
Notes
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts. All nutritional facts are estimates only.