These Deviled Eggs are true classics - creamy and perfectly seasoned with Dijon mustard and finished with smoked paprika. Instant Pot instructions are included.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Mirlandra Neuneker
Ingredients
14large eggsolder eggs are easier to peel over fresh eggs
1/4cupplus 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4cupMiracle Whipsee note
1heaping Tbsp. Dijon mustard
½tsp.finely ground black pepper – fresh ground preferable
¼tsp.salt
smoked paprikafor garnish
fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Make Ahead Tip: Deviled eggs taste best the first day the are filled. If you like you can prep the halves and store them in a Ziploc bag and prep the filling and store it separately. Then, when it is time to serve you can fill the eggs, garnish, and serve right away. I like to plan on about 2 halves or 1 egg per person.
To Boil The Eggs
Hard boil the eggs in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop – instructions for both follow:
INSTANT POT: Add about a dozen ice cubes to a large bowl and fill with water. Set aside.
Place the eggs in a steamer insert or on the rack that came with your pot. Pour 1 cup of water over the eggs. Put the lid on the Instant Pot in the locked position. Make sure your vent is set to “sealing”.
Select “Manual setting” and then “+” to increase the cooking time to 5 minutes on High Pressure. The display will show “on” after a few seconds and then the pot is coming up to pressure. Eventually the display will start counting down showing you how much time is left.
When the pot is done cooking flip the vent to the “venting” position to do a quick release. As soon as you can, open the pot and submerge the eggs in the bowl ice water. Peel the eggs when they are cool enough to handle.
STOVE TOP: Add about a dozen ice cubes to a large bowl and fill with water. Set aside.
Put about 1” of water into the bottom of a large pot. Put a steamer insert, cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the eggs to the steamer basket, replace the cover on the pot and continue to cook on high for 12 minutes.
Immediately place the eggs in the bowl of ice water. Peel the eggs when they are cool enough to handle.
To Devil The Eggs
Peel the eggs by tapping them gently on the counter until they are cracked in a few places. Then remove the shells, using running cold water as needed to assist.
Slice each egg in half from the tip to the bottom. You can wipe the knife on a wet paper towel between each cut if you want to make the eggs extra pretty.
Use a spoon to gently remove the yolks into a medium mixing bowl or gently squeeze the eggs to pop out the yokes. Arrange 24 of the best looking whites on a platter, cut side up. Eat the remaining four or feed to the dog or discard.
To the bowl of yolks add the mayo, mustard, black pepper and salt. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture on high until it is smooth and creamy. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or a 1 M tip or alternately use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
Pipe the filling into the egg whites so each egg is mounded over the top a bit. Of course, you can always use a spoon if you would rather!
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with smoked paprika or chives or both. Leftovers are best the first few days.
Notes
Using some Miracle Whip helps keep the filling light and fluffy. You can choose to use mayo instead of the Miracle Whip if you desire.