Add new taste sensations to a popular potluck food by jazzing up standard deviled eggs.
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Any gathering where food is involved is a good gathering to serve deviled eggs.
This is our basicdeviled eggs recipewith a classic 3-ingredient filling for those who like a traditional recipe.
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But our Test Kitchen also created four flavor variations, if you’d like to change up the filling.
If you don’t already have hard-cooked eggs on hand, follow our tip for makinghard-boiled eggs.
Place yolks in a small bowl; mash with a fork.
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Add mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar; mix well.
If desired, season with salt and black pepper.
Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.
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Cover and chill until ready to serve.
If desired, garnish with paprika or parsley just before serving.
Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
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Bring to a rapid boil over high heat (water will have large rapidly breaking bubbles).
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes.
Run cold water over the eggs or place them in ice water until cool enough to handle; drain.
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To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop.
Roll the egg between the palms of your hands.
Peel off the eggshell, starting at the large end.
Or trysteaming themor making in yourpressure cooker.
Stir in 2 Tbsp.
each finely chopped prosciutto and grated Parmesan cheese.
Top with basil pesto and/or additional prosciutto and Parmesan.
Curry and Crab Deviled Eggs Variation:
Prepare as above, except omit mustard and vinegar.
Stir the mayonnaise, 2 tsp.
Dijon-style mustard, 1 tsp.
snipped fresh chives, and 1/2 tsp.
curry powder into mashed yolks; mix well.
Fold in 1/4 cup drained, flaked canned crabmeat.
Greek-Style Deviled Eggs Variation:
Prepare as above, except fold 2 Tbsp.
crumbled feta cheese, 1 Tbsp.
finely chopped pitted kalamata olives or other pitted ripe olives, and 2 tsp.
snipped fresh oregano into yolk mixture.
If desired, season with black pepper.
Chipotle Deviled Eggs Variation:
Prepare as above, except omit mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar.
Stir 1/4 cup dairy sour cream, 1 Tbsp.
finely chopped green onion, and 1 tsp.
finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce into yolk mixture.
To Make Ahead:Cover and chill your assembled deviled eggs up to 24 hours before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
