basic deviled eggs

Name: BASIC DEVILED EGGS
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 1 pinch(es) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 to 1/3 cup(s) miracle whip salad dressing; 1/2 teaspoon(s) prepared yellow mustard; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) sweet pickle juice; - paprika, smoked or sweet for garnish; - bacon bits, minced fresh chives or sliced olives (optional); - cabbage leaves for garnish (optional); - carrot "flowers" for garnish (optional)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Mar 29, 2015

This is our favorite deviled egg recipe. Don't leave out the sweet pickle juice because it really makes a big difference in the flavor and don't be surprised when they disappear almost immediately!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup miracle whip salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 to 1 teaspoons sweet pickle juice
- paprika, smoked or sweet for garnish
- bacon bits, minced fresh chives or sliced olives (optional)
- cabbage leaves for garnish (optional)
- carrot "flowers" for garnish (optional)

How To Make basic deviled eggs

Step 1

Cut each egg in half, lengthwise, removing yolks to a shallow bowl; place whites in egg dish.

Step 2

Using a dinner fork, mash yolks thoroughly.
Step 3

Add salt and sugar; mix well.
Step 4

Add salad dressing, mustard and pickle juice; mix very well and mash any remaining lumps.
Step 5

Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Add a bit more salad dressing or pickle juice if too thick.
Step 6

Fill the whites with the mixture by spoon, butter knife or piping from a pastry bag.
Step 7

Sprinkle eggs with a bit of paprika. Garnish further, if desired, with bacon bits, chives or sliced olives. Serve on deviled egg plate.
Step 8

Store leftovers refrigerated in airtight container.
Step 9

Photo of chiffonade of cabbage "grass."
Step 10

Photo of vegetable "flower" tool.
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