Simple Deviled Egg Recipe

Deviled Eggs are a popular dish served at parties and family gatherings. This dish is enjoyed by all, and can be easily and quickly prepared. The traditional Deviled Egg recipe has been enhanced into many different variations, introducing different flavors and spices. Deviled Eggs can also be decorated to suit the occasion. Deviled Eggs are easy to make, so try preparing some for your next gathering!

Below is one of my favorite classic deviled egg recipes. Did you know that there are over 50 variations of deviled egg recipes?

Basic Ingredients for Traditional Deviled Eggs

What you need:

12 Large Eggs

6 Tablespoons of Light Mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon of Dijon Mustard

2 Teaspoons of Pickle Relish

1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil

2 Teaspoons of Fresh Chopped Dill

1/8 Teaspoon of Salt

A Couple of Dashes of Hot Sauce

A Pinch of Ground Black Pepper

Let's Make Some Deviled Eggs Now !

Ok, now I said this was simple, so simple is what you are going to get...

You are going to need 12 minutes of cooking time, and just 5 minutes of preparation time.

Step #1: Place 12 eggs in a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the eggs. Add your 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and then bring the water to a boil. Once the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer, and then cook for 12 minutes. When finished, drain the hot water from the pot, and place the pot in the sink. Run cold water over the eggs unti they have cooled.

Step #2: Peel the eggs. Once peeled run them under water to remove any small pieces of eggshell that may remain. With a sharp knife, but the boiled eggs in half, length-wise. Cut them straight down the middle, so that you have two even halves. Remove the yellow yolks, and place them in a mixing bowl. Repeat these steps for all 12 eggs.

Step #3: Place all your egg white halves in your egg trays. If you don't have egg trays, you can arrange them in the bottom of a large Tupperware container. Lay them flat with the cut sides up, so that you will easily be able to fill them later.

Step #4: It is time to add the remaining ingredients into the mixing bowl with your egg yolks. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped dill, 6 tablespoons of light mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons of pickle relish, a dash of salt, a pinch of ground black pepper, and a couple of dashes of hot pepper sauce (if you like a little kick). Now mash them all together until you have a good consistent mix of the ingredients.

Step #5: Transfer your mix into a large ZipLock baggie. Snip off one corner of this baggie with a pair of scissors, and squeeze the contents of the ZipLock baggie through the hole to fill your eggs. This little trick will help you fill your eggs so that it will look like it was done by a pro.

Step #6: Refrigerate your eggs until it is time to serve them.

Step #7: Enjoy your party or gathering, and your Deviled Eggs!

Everyone should have an egg tray. Egg trays make a much better presentation than a Tupperware container. Egg trays are commonly found in cool and trendy designs that will help to jazz up your food table.

Here is a great video from Betty's Kitchen. She has some great tips and tricks to pass along.

Deviled Eggs should be kept cool until serving. If you will be transporting them for some distance, or taking them to an outdoor event, then take precautions. They should be packed on ice or commercial coolant bags in an insulated bag or cooler to keep them cold (40°F. or lower). This will keep them refrigerator- cold as long as the ice lasts or the coolant remains almost at freezing.

So, how long will deviled eggs stay good if kept in the refrigerator?

If deviled eggs are covered with cling wrap or saran wrap, you can keep deviled eggs safely for 24 hours. An airtight covering in addition to the saran wra[p is also a good bet.

So if you are leaving them out at a party, how long will they keep?

They can stay out for hours at a party, but there is a trick that you can use to help keep them fresh. Try setting your egg tray on top of a bowl of ice. The cold transferred from the ice to the egg tray will keep them straight-out-of-the-fridge-fresh!

When the party is over, dispose of any left over eggs. Remember the old saying, "When in doubt ... Throw it out ... ". Keep in mind that the deviled eggs contain mayonnaise, which can spoil.

Deviled Eggs are a good source of protein, and an excellent source for choline. Choline is needed by the body for three main physiological purposes. First is structural integrity and signaling roles for cell membranes. Second is cholinergic neurotransmission. And Third is as a major source for methyl groups via its metabolite, trimethylglycine (betaine) that participates in the S-adenosylmethionine synthesis pathways.

One serving has:

156 calories

12g total fat

176mg sodium

4g carbohydrates

8g protein

You will also get vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron, choline, vitain C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, slenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin K, bitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin, omega 3, and omega 6.

In this video, Aisha Tyler is cooking Crabby Deviled Eggs on View from The Bay.

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