Simple Classic Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• •6 large eggs
• •3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• •1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
• •1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional, for boiling eggs)
• •Ice water (for cooling boiled eggs)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with water. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to help with peeling the eggs.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the saucepan, remove from heat, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for at least 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.

5. 5

   Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them in a small bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter.

6. 6

   Mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly, then mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture.

8. 8

   Sprinkle paprika over the filled eggs for garnish.

9. 9

   Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.