Deviled eggs are a party staple in our household (as my parents, sister, aunt and cousins can attest!) but I've been wary of making them for British friends since they don't seem to be as popular here as they are in America. However, after my successful marbling of hardboiled eggs last week, I thought it might be nice to use that technique to jazz up my favorite party food. Surprisingly, our guests seemed to enjoy them (although many were more intrigued by the colors I think!). If you're hosting a party, give the marbling technique a try since it adds that extra level of fun! This is just my go to method of making deviled eggs and the ingredients are usually just eyeballed. You want a nice amount of crunch from the celery and onion but you also want to chop them very finely so they don't dominate the flavors. The same goes for the cheddar: you want enough so that you can taste it but not so much that you lose everything else. If I'm at home, I'll throw in some Mrs. Dash or Worcestershire sauce if it's on hand but anything you like will work!
Ingredients:
10 eggs
Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
Cheddar cheese, grated
Celery, finely chopped
Onion, finely chopped
Red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Paprika (optional)
Food coloring (optional)
Method:
Hard boil the eggs and then leave to cool in cold water. Once they have cooled, dry the eggs and lightly crack the shell in different places. Place the eggs in plastic bags divided by colors and add enough food coloring to coat the shells. Seal the bags and leave aside for thirty minutes. Rinse each egg with white vinegar followed by water and then remove the shells.
Slice each egg in half lengthways and remove the yolks to a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until they resemble cornmeal. Add the onion, celery, cheese and enough mayonnaise to hold the mix together. Carefully spoon this mixture back into the yolk spaces of the eggs and top with the red pepper and paprika. Enjoy!
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| Freshly peeled eggs |
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| And again |
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| Sliced, ready for deviling |
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| Finished product! |
Prep Time: 30-45 min
Cook Time: N/A
Makes: 20
Ingredients:
10 eggs
Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
Cheddar cheese, grated
Celery, finely chopped
Onion, finely chopped
Red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Paprika (optional)
Food coloring (optional)
Method:
Hard boil the eggs and then leave to cool in cold water. Once they have cooled, dry the eggs and lightly crack the shell in different places. Place the eggs in plastic bags divided by colors and add enough food coloring to coat the shells. Seal the bags and leave aside for thirty minutes. Rinse each egg with white vinegar followed by water and then remove the shells.
Slice each egg in half lengthways and remove the yolks to a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until they resemble cornmeal. Add the onion, celery, cheese and enough mayonnaise to hold the mix together. Carefully spoon this mixture back into the yolk spaces of the eggs and top with the red pepper and paprika. Enjoy!
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