Original Deviled Eggs Recipe | A Vintage 1950s Party Classic

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

eggs

🥗Healthier: organic eggs

💰Cheaper: cage-free eggs

Organic eggs may have better nutritional profiles.

Boil 6 medium-sized eggs for 9 minutes using the 3–6–9 method.

Chill the eggs in an ice bath to stop cooking.

Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.

Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.

Mash the yolks with a fork.

Mix in 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 ½ teaspoons mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons finely diced sweet pickle relish, ¼ teaspoon salt, a small pinch of sugar, and a dash of white pepper until smooth.

Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag.

Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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