Description
A classic appetizer featuring creamy, seasoned egg yolk filling.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs (hard-boiled)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring (optional for color)
- 1 tablespoon paprika (for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes, then peel and slice in half lengthwise.
- Remove yolks from the egg halves and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, chives, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites.
- Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with additional chives.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the yolk mixture.
- You can prepare the eggs a day in advance; just assemble them right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg