Description
Rich and creamy deviled eggs with a buttery, tangy twist that elevates a classic appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-cooked eggs
- 2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce, like Tabasco
- 2 teaspoons pickle brine or olive brine, optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Paprika and/or chopped fresh chives, for garnish, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 pinch smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Halve the hard-cooked eggs lengthwise and remove the yolks.
- Place the yolks in a bowl and add softened butter, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and pickle brine.
- Mash and combine until smooth, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with paprika and chopped chives.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute half the butter with additional mayonnaise. Adjust hot sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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