Description
Creamy, tangy deviled eggs topped with chopped chives and a sprinkle of smoked paprika—an irresistible, bite-sized appetizer perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- Optional: extra grated yolk for topping
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Drain eggs and cool under cold water. Peel and cut in half lengthwise.
- Remove yolks and place them in a bowl. Set whites aside.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into egg whites.
- Garnish with a dusting of paprika, chopped chives, and optional grated yolk.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling.
- Customize with additions like relish, hot sauce, or minced pickles.
- Best served chilled; can be made a few hours in advance.
- For a smoother filling, pass yolk mixture through a fine sieve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
