Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

How to Make Classic Southern Deviled Eggs at Home

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Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons relish

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with cold water, about an inch above the eggs.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat.

3. 3

   Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

4. 4

   After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Once cooled, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel them under running water.

6. 6

   Slice each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Mash the yolks with a fork, then add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

8. 8

   Stir in the relish and chopped fresh chives until evenly combined.

9. 9

   Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the filled eggs with paprika for garnish and serve chilled.