Classic Deviled Eggs

This is my mom’s classic deviled eggs recipe and I have never strayed from it. It’s just simply the best. I’ve had many a deviled egg in my time and nothing is better than my mom’s classic recipe. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks or neighborhood parties. Great at holiday gatherings too, my dad’s absolute favorite appetizer!

My mom also had a fool-proof way to boiling eggs to perfection. I follow her recipe exactly and I have the PERFECT egg every single time. Easy to peel too! I know that everyone has their way to boiling eggs, but I’ve never, ever had a bad boiled egg following my mom’s instruction, it really is fool-proof! See how to make the perfect boiled egg below:

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You will need:

12 hard boiled eggs (see how to boil the perfect egg below or use an egg cooker)

½ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon yellow mustard (I use French’s)

¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard

*optional – paprika and chopped chives

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How to boil eggs:

Place eggs in a large pan of water, making sure the water covers the eggs.

Boil the eggs on high for 1 minute and reduce heat to a very low simmer.

Simmer eggs for 17 minutes, remove eggs into cold water.

Let eggs sit in cold water for 15 minutes and peel the shells under cold running water

Directions for Classic Deviled Eggs:

Slice the eggs in half.

Pop out the yolks in a medium bowl. Place the whites on a plate or platter.

Add the mayonnaise and mustards to the yolks and mix – I use a hand mixer so they’re extra creamy

Place yolks back into the egg whites using a spoon or you can make them pretty by piping the yolks in with a piping tip and bag.

Sprinkle paprika and chives on top if desired

Now you have the perfect classic deviled eggs! Everyone will rave about these, in fact people will request you to bring these all of the time and ask for the recipe, they’re THAT GOOD!