Three Deviled Eggs Recipes

Three types of deviled eggs sitting on wood board, some eggs with paprika and others with pine nuts

Three Deviled Eggs Recipes

What's better than one deviled egg recipe? Three deviled eggs recipes! A classic recipe, a basil pesto recipe, and a guacamole version are three of a kind. They can all be made at once or enjoyed separately!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Difficulty Intermediate

Method Assembling

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 32

Servings servings

Calories 66kcal

Author Kaleb

Ingredients

For the standard version

6 whole eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

For the basil pesto version

6 whole eggs
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tsp lemon juice
¼ cup basil pesto
salt
pepper

For the guacamole version

6 whole eggs
2 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp sour cream
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp minced cilantro
1 serrano pepper, minced seeds removed
salt
pepper

Instructions

For each recipe, place eggs in kettle and cover with one inch of water. Place on stove and bring to a simmer. Cover eggs and turn the burner to the lowest setting for 12 minutes.
Remove eggs from heat, pour off hot water, and run under cool water for several minutes to stop the cooking. If hard cooking the day before, place eggs in the refrigerator until ready to proceed.
Crack each egg's shell by gently tapping on the counter. Under running water, remove the shell.
To make deviled eggs, carefully slice eggs in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolk.

For the classic version

Mash yolks in a bowl into a paste. Add mayonnaise and sour cream and mix until smooth. Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
Spoon or pipe into egg whites. If desired, garnish with smoked paprika.

For the basil pesto version

Mash yolks in a bowl into a paste. Add mayonnaise and sour cream and mix until smooth. Add the lemon juice, basil pesto, salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
Spoon or pipe into egg whites. If desired, garnish with pine nuts.

For the guacamole version

Mash yolks in a bowl into a paste. Add mayonnaise and sour cream and mix until smooth. Add the avocado, cilantro, serrano pepper, salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
Spoon or pipe into egg whites. If desired, garnish with cilantro leaves.

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Notes

Calorific information is listed for the classic deviled eggs version.

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