Scrumptious Southern Deviled Eggs

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Scrumptious Southern Deviled Eggs

Zesty and filled with Southern-style charm - creamy egg yolks are combined with bold ingredients. I'm adding roasted red peppers, pickles, capers, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cheddar and essential herbs. Grainy mustard adds tang and crunch. Looking for the perfect appetizer? - try these scrumptious Southern deviled eggs!

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Appetizer, brunch, entertaining, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: Scrumptious Southern Deviled Eggs, Southern-Style Deviled Eggs

Servings: servings; one egg half portion

Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Equipment

1 2 quart pot with lid
1 steamer basket
1 potato ricer (optional)

Ingredients

6 large eggs I Use Pasture-Raised*
1/4 cup mayonnaise (see notes)
2 teaspoons roasted red peppers minced
1 /12 teaspoon pickles patted dry, minced
1 teaspoon capers minced
1 1/2 teaspoon course ground dijon mustard (see photo- ingredients)
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon tender celery leaves minced
1 teaspoon parsley minced; more for garnish
1 teaspoon chives minced
1 1/2 tablespoon aged cheddar finely shredded

Instructions

Steam Eggs:

I steam rather than boil eggs - perfect every time! Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Add cool water – just until it reaches the top of the steamer. Add 6 large eggs* Cover and bring to a boil – set timer for 12 minutes when come to a boil and – turn heat down slightly (a strong simmer.)
Set a timer to 12 minutes. Add eggs to a large bowl of ice water - add eggs and let stand for 10 minutes. Peel eggs.

Finish Southern Deviled Eggs:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolk to a bowl. Option: I pass the yolks through a potato ricer (for cloud-like strands.) Add to a medium sized bowl. Alternately - mash the yolk until smooth with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mix in with a rubber spatula.
Add remaining ten ingredients. (Each ingredient lends a terrific flavor.) Mix well. (I do not add additional salt.)
Place egg whites in a plate to hold. Mound 1 1/2 teaspoons of the filling into each egg white cavity. (Use up all the filling.)

Garnish & Serve:

Lightly dust the eggs with smoked paprika. Top each with a little extra shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cut chives and a small celery leaf.

Notes

Full recipe: How to Hard-Boil Eggs: Best Way Is To Steam Them!

365 by Whole Foods Market Pasture Raised Eggs - great tasting, bright yolks and rich quality.
365 by Whole Foods Market Mayonnaise - Clean flavor, non GMO, no chemical "natural flavoring"
Mayonnaise thoughts: The most popular brands - Hellmann's and Duke's Real Mayonnaise both contain "natural flavorings" (Hellmann's adds sugar.) These are chemical additive flavorings - a cheat ingredient added to alter the product's flavor.

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

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