Go to Deviled Egg recipe?

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keeping it simple

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Boil eggs then peel them
Slice in half and remove yolks
Place yolks in bowl with mayo, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Whisk it all together and add more of the above until you get the taste that you want
Place the mixture into a Ziplock bag and cut the tip of the corner off of the bag
Squeeze mixture into the egg halves and sprinkle tops with smoked paprika

Place a damp paper towel over the eggs and store in the fridge if they won't be served immediately

a true deviled egg is pickled first.

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season to taste

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Yes season to taste but every ingredient in that recipe (except the white pepper and egg yolks are already salted).

I've never measured. I use mayo and yellow mustard and I like more of a mustard flavor. I use some sweet and dill relish, along with salt, pepper and a little hot sauce or cayenne, depending on my audience. I get the texture I want and season until I get the flavor I want.

Here's a pretty standard simple recipe from Southern Living with pictures and step by step instructions.

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deviled eggs need cayenne pepper

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I love cayenne in them too cgrand.

Give the jalapeno and jalapeno vinegar juice a try sometime. I chop the jalapeno up very fine so it's almost like a paste.

I think it might serve a similar purpose as cayenne.

People go crazy over them when I make it for a crowd.

The butter is something I picked up in a recipe online. It makes them creamier when chilled. The crema adds a little tang and creaminess too.

One of my cousins will powderize Ritz Crackers to include in the filling. Adds a little salt flavor and some buttery background flavors. Its a nice touch.

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Sometimes I smoke them.

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Wow. Interesting. Does the smoke flavor penetrate to the yolks? Assume it does to the whites. How long does it take?

Yolks
Yellow Mustard
Dill pickle relish
Tabasco
Small splash of mayo, just enough to make it creamy

ETA: sprinkle with a little smoked paprika or Cavender’s Greek Seasoning

Simple and delicious. I made a platter just last week for me, wife and daughter.

I make the simple version of the deviled egg recipe (mustard, mayo, seasonings) and then top with a dollop of caviar, creme fresh, and a small sprig of chive. These are my kids favorites.

Also have added a piece of smoked candied bacon to the top or a candied jalapeño in lieu of the caviar.