Description
This Million Dollar Deviled Eggs recipe offers a creamy, flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, blending hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of spices. Perfectly smooth and garnished with paprika and fresh herbs, these deviled eggs are an ideal party treat or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Garnish
- Paprika, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl while keeping the whites intact.
- Mash the yolks: Using a fork or spoon, mash the egg yolks until they are smooth with no lumps to create a creamy base for the filling.
- Add the filling ingredients: To the mashed yolks, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sweet pickle relish, and softened unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly until the filling is creamy and well combined.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the filling and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as desired to achieve perfect flavor balance.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg whites. Using a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off helps achieve a neat presentation.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle the deviled eggs with paprika and chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and filling set.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth filling, blend the yolk mixture in a food processor instead of mashing by hand.
- These deviled eggs can be made up to one day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
