Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 2 tablespoons 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
- For garnish: paprika, chopped fresh chives, crispy bacon bits, or caviar (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds.
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove yolks and place in a medium bowl.
- Mash yolks with softened butter until smooth.
- Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and pickle brine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place the egg whites on a serving platter.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a snipped corner.
- Pipe the mixture into the egg whites.
- Garnish with paprika, chives, bacon bits, or caviar.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy filling, use a hand mixer instead of a fork to mash the yolks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled eggs
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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