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A platter of perfectly made deviled eggs, garnished with paprika.

Quick way to grow your Deviled Eggs platter by 25viled Eggs

This recipe shows you how to easily expand your deviled egg platter by 25% by adding a few simple ingredients and techniques. Perfect for when you need to serve more guests without making a whole new batch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 15 deviled egg halves
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • fork
  • spoon (or piping bag)

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise or more, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup sweet pickle relish optional

For 25% expansion

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 paprika for garnish
  • 1 fresh dill chopped, for garnish

Optional additions for flavor

  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 0.13 teaspoon garlic powder
  • chopped chives

For garnish

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Carefully slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl, placing the egg white halves on a serving platter.
  • Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork until they are finely crumbled, ensuring no large lumps remain.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with a fork until smooth, then add it to the mashed egg yolks.

Making the Filling

  • Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the mashed yolk mixture and mix well.
  • If using, stir in the sweet pickle relish and any other desired optional additions like hot sauce or garlic powder.
  • Taste the filling and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring it is well-combined and creamy.

Assembling and Garnish

  • Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture, creating a neat mound.
  • Garnish the finished deviled eggs with a sprinkle of paprika and a dash of fresh dill or chopped parsley for added color and flavor.

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. You can also experiment with different garnishes like crispy bacon bits or chives for extra zest.