Description
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs are a delightful twist on a classic appetizer, combining creamy pimento cheese with perfectly hard-boiled eggs. Each bite offers a rich, tangy flavor profile complemented by hints of smokiness and sharp cheddar. Perfect for any gathering, these deviled eggs are sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or casual snacks, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and cover for 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer them to an ice bath until fully cooled for easy peeling.
- Peel the eggs: Gently crack the shells and roll under your palm; rinse under cold water to remove any bits.
- Prepare the filling: Halve each egg lengthwise, removing yolks into a bowl. Mash yolks with pimento cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the eggs: Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites and garnish with extra green onions or paprika.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg