Sides
Simple Deviled Eggs
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Paring Knife*
- Large Saucepan
- Large Slotted Spoon or Soup Spoon
- Teaspoon
- Fork
- Whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Dash of hot sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Smoked paprika for garnish
Directions
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Bring eggs to room temperature
Take eggs out of the refrigerator and let them sit so they reach room temperature.
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Boil water
Place a large pot of water on a high heat and bring to a rolling boil (with just enough water to cover the eggs.)
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Cook eggs
Using tongs, gently place eggs in water and cook for 13–15 minutes.
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Create ice bath
While eggs are cooking, place ice cubes in a large bowl and fill bowl with water to create an ice bath.
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Place eggs in ice bath
After eggs are finished cooking, use tongs or a large slotted spoon to remove eggs and place in an ice bath to cool for 5–10 minutes.
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Dry, crack, and peel
Remove eggs from the ice bath and dry with a paper towel. Gently crack the eggshell and peel, making sure no shell is left on the eggs.
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Half and remove yolks
Using a sharp paring knife, slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks with a teaspoon and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
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Mash and whisk ingredients together
Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using the back of a fork. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and whisk together.
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Add yolk mixture into egg whites
Using whichever method you're most comfortable with*, divide the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
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Sprinkle and serve
Sprinkle top of eggs with paprika and serve.