Southern Recipes

Deviled (Stuffed) Eggs Recipe

There are many ways to make deviled (stuffed) eggs and everyone seems to have their own favorite recipe. Here's one we like. You can substitute diced dill pickle for the relish for a little spicier flavor.
"Betcha can't eat just one"

Ingredients

* 6 eggs, hard boiled
* 1 tablespoon mustard
* 1 to 3 tablespoon mayonnaise, or as needed
* 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup FINELY chopped celery
* 1/4 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
* 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
* 1 and 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, all liquid pressed out
* Dash paprika

Directions

1. Cook eggs per instructions below (How to Make Perfect Boiled Eggs)
2. Allow eggs to cool. Peel eggs then slice boiled eggs lengthwise
2. Carefully remove yokes from eggs into a mixing bowl. Set egg halves (white shells) aside.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, except paprika, to egg yolks and mash into a paste with a fork
Note: Add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you want. You may need more or less mayo.
5. Gently, stuff the egg white half's with the egg yolk mixture
6. Shake a light dusting of paprika on the top of the stuffed eggs
Makes 12 stuffed eggs

Combine with Barbecue Ribs and Potato Salad for a summer picnic.

1. Place eggs in a sauce pan and cover eggs with 2 inches of COLD water.
2. Bring water to a rolling boil
3. Turn off heat and cover pot with a tight lid.
3. Allow to sit undisturbed for 12 minutes.
4. While waiting, prepare an ice bath by placing ice in a large bowl of water.
5. After the 12 minute wait, remove eggs from pot and place in ice bath.
6. Allow to sit in ice bath until cool enough to handle comfortably with bare hands.

1. After eggs have cooled, tap egg ends on hard surface to crack egg shell.
2. Still on a hard surface, lay egg on it's side and roll egg back and forth with gentle but firm pressure. Your goal is to loosen the thin membrane between the shell and the egg without breaking the egg inside. This may take a little practice.
4. Peel egg, watching for the membrane under the shell. As soon as you get the membrane coming off with the shell, it will peel easily.