Deviled Eggs
With the Spring Equinox just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start compiling recipes for celebration. Whether you’re celebrating Ostara or Easter, both holidays utilize eggs and rabbits- traditional symbols of fertility - making deviled eggs the perfect appetizer.
This recipe is adapted from The Better Homes & Garden Salad Book from 1958 that my mother had on her recipe books shelf. When I moved out on my own, I hunted down my own copy, so I’d always be able to reference my favorite deviled egg recipe. Of course, the rest of the cookbook is full of jello molds and odd creations that I’ve never been bold enough to attempt (or more accurate, subject my taste buds to)!
Perfect to pair with a set of hot cross buns, or a fresh leafy green spring salad!
You can dress this basic recipe up with diced olives, relish, pickled jalapenos, bacon pieces, or even by mixing in some guacamole. I’m a big fan of the classic recipe, but feel free to experiment!
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 medium to hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup (57g) mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed OR 1 Tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 Tablespoon finally chopped stuffed green olives (optional)
- Paprika (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Scoop out egg yolks from boiled eggs halves into a medium mixing bowl. Mash, and combine with remaining ingredients.
- Refill egg whites, either by spooning into the cavity or by piping in with a pastry bag if desired.
- Sprinkle tops with paprika.
- Chill & enjoy!
Notes:
Special Tools: Glass Mixing Bowls | Wire Masher
Toppings: Some other ideas for fun toppings include pimentos, bacon pieces, a whole green salad olive on each one, or diced pickled jalapenos.
Display: I picked up my adorable enameled rabbit deviled egg tray from a discount store a few years back and may never find another one like it, but egg platters like this one are an excellent way to display your creations.
Easy, buttery yeast dinner rolls. These dinner rolls have a soft, fluffy crumb and are perfect with a pat of butter, a little jam, or a smear of apple butter!