Deviled Eggs

Name: Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 boiled eggs; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp white vinegar; 2 tsp yellow mustard; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp lemon juice or lime juice; smoked paprika and/or seasoning salt for garnish

A smooth, tangy, and crowd-pleasing egg appetizer finished with a sprinkle of smoky paprika.

UpdatedApr 30, 2026

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Prep Time:

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Total Time:

57

Cal/Serv:

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Deviled Eggs

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Deviled Eggs are a simple, creamy, and classic appetizer made with boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and a little lemon or lime juice for brightness. Egg yolks are mashed into a smooth filling, spooned or piped back into the egg whites, then finished with smoked paprika or seasoning salt. They are perfect for parties, family gatherings, holidays, brunch, meal prep, or anytime you need an easy make-ahead finger food.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Optional Chill Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings: 12

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 142

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

12 boiled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp white vinegar
2 tsp yellow mustard
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
smoked paprika and/or seasoning salt for garnish

Equipment

1 medium pot or saucepan
1 Mixing Bowl
1 fork or masher
1 Spoon or piping bag
1 serving tray

Method

Peel the boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them in a bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving tray.
Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, white vinegar, yellow mustard, lemon or lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites.
Sprinkle smoked paprika and/or a little seasoning salt on top.
Chill before serving if you like, then enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 61gCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a piping bag for a neater look.
Taste the filling before stuffing the eggs so you can adjust the salt, pepper, or mustard.
Keep them chilled until ready to serve for the best flavor.