Description
Below are two versions of Deviled Eggs, one classic southern recipe from my childhood and one that I make today. I hope you enjoy them both as much as I do.
Ingredients
Scale
CLASSIC SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise or light mayonnaise (homemade mayo is a nice touch)
- 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish (or dill pickle relish like my family did)
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard powder
- 1 drop of hot sauce such as Tabasco
- Pinch of salt
- A couple of grinds of fresh pepper
- Paprika for sprinkling over the top
DEVILED EGGS with dill
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise or light mayonnaise (homemade mayo is a nice touch)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped (1 teaspoon of dried dill can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 drop of hot sauce such as Tabasco
- Pinch of salt
- A couple of grinds of fresh pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons of smoked salmon chopped and added after the egg mixture is combined or a small piece for the top of each egg.
- Extra dill for garnish or chopped capers (very delicious)
Instructions
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolk by turning it over a bowl, with a little gentle nudging it should come right out.
- Add the remaining ingredients and smash together until fairly smooth.
- Add salmon or save to top eggs with small pieces if you choose to.
- Take a sandwich bag or piping bag and put the filling it it. Cut the bottom corner tip and squeeze or pipe the egg yolk filling into the egg white half.
- For the classic recipe: Sprinkle with paprika and place on serving dish.
- For the Dill recipe: Decorate with small sprigs of dill and place on a serving dish.
Notes
The basis for deviled eggs are the yolks and the mayo. Here are some other variations that I have enjoyed in the past or you can get creative and come up with your own version.
-1 or 2 Anchovies smashed or chopped capers, a squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
-1 to 2 tablespoons of Blue cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard and 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
-1/2 teaspoon of curry powder and 1 tablespoon of chopped green onion or chives
Remember to add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins