basic deviled egg recipes

[chief_cook2]

Here is the basic deviled egg recipe with no extras:
1 dozen eggs: boiled, shelled, and cut in half
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoon Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Boil the eggs for 12-15 minutes-drain, and place under running cold water or
plunge into a bowl of ice water until cooled. At this point you can store
them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days before using. (Hint: use eggs that are
at least a week old-they peel easier than fresh eggs). Crack and peel the
eggs when ready to assemble. Cut lengthwise in half and gently "pop" the yolk
into a bowl. Add the dressing and mustard, season with salt and pepper then
mash until fairly smooth. Carefully spoon back into the egg white halves and
garnish. You can pipe the yolk mixture through a pastry bag as well.

Garnishes: Crumbled bacon, paprika, dill sprigs, nasturtiums, chopped chives,
chili powder, capers, red or green pepper.

Variations to the basic recipe:
-Use yogurt, cream, light mayonnaise or salad dressing...you can also add a
small amount of softened cream cheese to the mixture.

-You always need a tang of some sort; this can be curry powder, vinegar,
lemon juice or the classic mustard in any form-Dijon, brown, yellow, honey
mustard or even a little mustard powder.

-Are you a chunky fan? Add minced onion, green or red pepper, green onions,
finely chopped red onion, chopped olives, green chilies, capers or celery.

-Feel like making high society deviled eggs? Add minced lobster, shrimp,
smoked salmon or caviar. Emeril Lagasse, the famous Food Network chef uses
lump crabmeat, real mayonnaise and a garnish of caviar.

[chief_cook2]

Here are several gussied up recipes to try. After all, change is not always a
bad thing:

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 hard boiled eggs (large)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 teaspoon mustard of your choice
1 teaspoon vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
paprika

Prepare eggs as instructed above and mash the yolks with the above
ingredients, except for the paprika, which you should sprinkle lightly on top
of the eggs after they are assembled.


Curried Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 large hard-boiled eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise/Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and ground black pepper

Prepare eggs as above. Mix the yolks until a smooth paste forms. Mix in green
onion, curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture into the
egg halves, or pipe using a pastry bag and star tip. Cover and refrigerate
for up to 8 hours before serving.


Spicy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1/2-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (to garnish)

Prepare as above. Mash together the yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, hot
pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Spoon the filling into the egg-. Dust with the
paprika.


Italian Style Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup black olives, sliced

With a fork, mash egg yolks and add Parmesan cheese, horseradish, salt, dry
mustard, pepper, and salad dressing (or mayonnaise). Spoon into the egg white
halves. Garnish with paprika and the sliced olives.


Savory Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 eggs
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 Tbsp. minced celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
salt to season
dash of Tabasco Sauce

Mash all together well, and fill egg halves. Garnish as desired.


Low Fat Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
12 hard boiled eggs
1 8 ounce package fat free creamed cheese
2 tablespoons of fat free Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1 tablespoon drained sweet pickle relish

Mix all ingredients with the yolks of the eggs until fairly smooth, and spoon
into egg halves.


Deviled Eggs-Mexican Style

Ingredients:
12 hard cooked eggs
5-6 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons of chopped red bell pepper
4 tablespoons of finely chopped green bell pepper
4 tablespoons of finely chopped celery
4 teaspoons of minced green onion
1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
A dash of chili powder and hot sauce
A dash of Worcestershire sauce

Add the egg yolks to small mixing bowl and mash in the remaining ingredients.
Spoon an equal amount mixture into each egg white half. Cover and refrigerate
until ready to serve. To serve, garnish with diced red pepper.