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Deviled Eggs 6 Ways Easy Appetizer Ideas for Entertaining

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These deviled eggs feature a creamy, tangy filling and six unique flavor variations, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons pickle juice or white vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch smoked paprika (optional)
  • Classic: Sprinkle of paprika, sliced olive for garnish
  • Bacon-Jalapeño: 2 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled), 1 tablespoon finely diced pickled jalapeños, dash of hot sauce
  • Everything Bagel: 1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese, 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, fresh chives for garnish
  • Avocado-Lime: 1/2 ripe avocado (mashed), 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, cilantro for garnish (swap 2 tablespoons mayo for avocado)
  • Sriracha-Honey: 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon honey, sliced scallions for garnish
  • Dill Pickle: 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles, 2 teaspoons pickle brine, fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place 12 eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill for at least 5 minutes. Peel eggs under cool running water.
  3. Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a mixing bowl. Lay whites on a paper towel to dry.
  4. Mash yolks with a fork until fine and crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice or vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Divide the filling evenly between 6 small bowls (about 4 egg halves per flavor). Add mix-ins to each bowl: Classic (none), Bacon-Jalapeño (bacon, jalapeños, hot sauce), Everything Bagel (cream cheese, seasoning), Avocado-Lime (avocado, lime juice), Sriracha-Honey (sriracha, honey), Dill Pickle (pickles, brine).
  6. Spoon or pipe each filling into the egg white halves.
  7. Garnish each type: paprika and olive for classic, bacon and jalapeño for bacon-jalapeño, everything bagel seasoning and chives, cilantro for avocado-lime, scallions for sriracha-honey, dill for dill pickle.
  8. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling. You can make the fillings a day ahead and fill the eggs just before serving. For dairy-free, skip cream cheese in the everything bagel variation. All versions are gluten-free. Garnishes should be added just before serving for best freshness.

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