Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are a kicked up version of the classic that makes the best appetizer for holiday dinners, family gatherings or summer cookouts.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard like French's
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle juice brine
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced candied jalapeños or pickled
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a strainer or large spoon. Cook for 11- 12 minutes.
- Remove eggs to an ice bath or cold running water and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drain the water from the eggs and crack on the large end.
- Remove shells under running cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice off a small piece of each end. This will help the eggs to stand on the plate without falling over.
- Cut each egg in half through the middle, the thickest part of the egg.
- Scoop out the yolks and place in a small mixing bowl.
- Place the whites on a serving plate.
- Mash the yolks with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix with a fork until smooth or beat with an electric mixer to get the filling ultra smooth.
- Finely chop the jalapeños.
- Fold into the filling.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg whites.
- Garnish with a slice of candied jalapeño if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Storage: Store deviled eggs in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Food Safety: Keep deviled eggs refrigerated until ready to serve. Deviled eggs should not sit out at room temperature longer than 2 hours.
Keeping Deviled Eggs Chilled at Parties: Use ice packs or ice cube trays and place in a cake pan or large dish. Place platter of eggs over the top of the ice to keep chilled.
Variations: If you don't like the spice or flavor of jalapeños, substitute diced dill pickles or bread and butter pickles into the egg yolk filling.
Garnishes: Jalapeño Deviled Eggs can garnished with paprika, chopped fresh herbs, ground fresh pepper or pimento peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 189mg | Sugar: 3g