A classic for a reason, Deviled Eggs make a perfect appetizer for any party. With a simple list of ingredients and steps that can easily be staged for advanced prep, these tasty bites are begging to be featured at your next dinner party or potluck.
Start with hard boiled eggs. See my recommended method using the Instant Pot here.
28 hard boiled eggs
Cut the eggs in half. Remove the yolks and place them in a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a food processor. Set the whites on either the platter you will be using for serving or a container you’ll be using for storage. If using a food processor, pulse them a few times until crumbly. Otherwise, you can use a potato masher to smoosh the yolks.
Add the mayo and Dijon mustard and continue mixing until smooth.
1.5 cups Mayonnaise, ½ cup Dijon Mustard
Check the taste and add salt and / or pepper as desired. Blend for another 30 seconds to make sure any added salt and pepper are fully incorporated.
Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper
Transfer the mixture to a plastic zip top bag or pastry bag with a wide tip. If using a plastic zip top bag, once the filling is in, cut off one of the bottom corners and use that for piping the filling into the egg whites. (Same concept with a pastry bag, just don’t cut it. :-) )
Sprinkle with paprika for decoration if you'd like.
Paprika
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. I use 9x13 Pyrex dishes with lids so that I can easily stack and store them in the fridge.
Equipment
Food Processor (optional) You can use a potato masher instead; it just takes a bit more work to get the yolk mixture smooth.
Large Mixing Bowl Only if you are not using a food processor.
If you want a little extra flair, you can use a decorative tip. However, just be mindful that since you have chunks of roasted red pepper in the mixture, a small tip is not a good choice because it will get clogged. You can use the 3 piece pastry tips with your plastic zip top bag too. Just don’t cut off so much of the bag corner that the tip falls through and don’t forget to remove your tip before you throw the bag away.
Storage
These are a great candidate for making in advance and storing in the fridge. Just remember to use a container with a lid so you don’t have to worry about them getting smooshed when you’re planning out your fridge space.