These are not your traditional deviled eggs, but they have classic deviled egg flavors, and in my opinion– better texture. I just love the velvety and thick runny egg yolk, so I thought why turn them into crumbly hard yolks only to smooth them out again with mayo? Also, these are easier to make. Each medium boiled egg gets a little dab of shallot-infused mayo. Top each off with a little sprinkle of paprika and dill and you’ve got my favorite version of deviled eggs!
Ingredients:
- 12 eggs
- 1/3 cup of good mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
- 1/2 shallot
- fresh dill
- paprika
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Start by making medium-boiled eggs. Bring a small pot of water to a boil (make sure the pot is wide enough so all the eggs fit in one layer). Use just enough water so they barely cover the eggs. Lower the heat to a very gentle simmer. Place the room temperature eggs in the boiling water very carefully. I use a large spoon to slide them in. Cook for 6-7 minutes and immediately remove from heat and run under very cold water to stop the cooking.
Peel the eggs and slice the eggs in half. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over them.
To make the mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard and roughly chopped 1/2 shallot in a food processor and blend. Add the vinegar and blend again until smooth. Place a dollop on each egg and add a pinch of paprika over the eggs.
Roughly chop the dill and add a pinch on each egg.
I absolutely loved your blog on deviled eggs! The tips and variations you shared are incredibly helpful for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Your recipe seems so easy to follow, and I can’t wait to try it out at my next gathering.
I absolutely loved your blog on deviled eggs! The tips and variations you shared are incredibly helpful for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Your recipe seems so easy to follow, and I can’t wait to try it out at my next gathering. Thank you for inspiring us to get creative in the kitchen! Keep up the great work.
I just made your yummy eggs. They can out pretty good. As I was peeling it the white part of the egg can off with the shell. After putting it in the cold water should I wait a little bit longer before I peel it?
Oh my! Def going to try….might do a little Chesapeake Bay twist on this yummy looking recipe. Will Let you know how it turns out.
Yes let us know!
Made these last night along with your recipe of Baked Ricotta…. These eggs were fabulous!! Pretty and definitely a party stand out. Suggestion, the food processor isn’t really necessary,,, as that little amount can be minced and combined manually. I did cook the eggs just a little longer, so the middle of the yoke was still gooey but the sides held up a little more…. the 6 minute egg was a but “raw” for my taste.
Glad you liked it!
Hi! I’m trying these today. May I ask what kind of salt you use? Thank you!
Sorry for the late reply, Kiara. We used Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.
Wow, these look amazing!
I just made these but I used sriracha instead of paprika and vinegar. These is the only way I eat eggs now. I also employed the America’s Test Kitchen technique of steaming the eggs instead of boiling them. Perfectly cooked and delicious. 😀
So glad you enjoyed them! I’ll have to try that technique of steaming eggs… I’m intrigued!
Steaming my eggs is the only way to go. I use large eggs, put them in my steamer basket 12-13 min for hard cooked and 6-7 for soft cooked. For these eggs I might steam for about 8-10 min. Steamed eggs peel so easily every time and the process is simple.
they look sooo yummy and easy to make!!
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I’ve never tried the deviled eggs (they’re not so famous here in Italy), but I’m definitely gonna use this recipe!
This is such an amazing idea, I’m definitely trying it!
OMG the yolks have the perfect consistency. Going to try them like the commenter above suggested with smoked salmon.
it’s like a deconstructed version … but it actually make so much more sense than the original. thanks!
these are so beautiful! those yolks are bang on and i love how you left them alone. true inspiration!!
Love this! I always wondered why we smash up the yolks. I prefer this already without even trying it. But I will, pinning!
yum! these look like a much more appetizing version of the traditional deviled egg. i love how the yolk is left untouched.
lovely..i like how you dont have to scoop out the yolk and put them back in,
Those look perfect. I’m such a huge egg-fan and always appreciate it when the yolk is that just-right consistency! Great photos, too.
Ohhh my goodness… why haven’t I seen deviled eggs prepared this way before?! I wonder if a tiny slice of smoked salmon would taste good on these too? Wow, my mind is reeling! I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look beautiful AND delicious.