Recipe: Deviled Eggs

Vivian Howard adds a punch of vinegar to her deviled eggs

The classic Southern hors d'oeuvre of deviled eggs takes hard-boiled to the next level by whipping the yolks with mayonnaise and spices. Here, James Beard Award-winning chef Vivian Howard shares her version, inspired by her mother's, which uses softened butter and vinegar for a creamy, tangy filling. A dusting of paprika on top, and you have an easy and delicious appetizer for your Mother's Day brunch (or any party, for that matter).

Cooking the eggs correctly is the crucial step to this dish. For hard-boiled, we like to bring our water to a boil, gently drop in the eggs and boil for 11 minutes exactly. Having an ice bath ready will ensure you stop the cooking immediately for perfectly cooked, bright-yellow yolks.

To learn more, read "Word to Your Mother."

Recipe adapted from 'Deep Run Roots: Stories & Recipes from My Corner of the South,' by Vivian Howard (Little, Brown and Company)

Deviled Eggs
5 from 60 ratings
Butter and vinegar are the essential ingredients to the perfect deviled egg.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
12
deviled eggs
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sweet paprika, for garnish
Directions
  1. Fill a medium pot halfway with water and prepare an ice bath. Bring the water to a boil and then remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, gently place the eggs into the pot of water. Return to the heat and bring to a light boil. Cook for 11 minutes, then, using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to the prepared ice bath. Let cool completely, then peel and halve lengthwise.
  2. Carefully scoop the egg yolks into a small bowl and reserve the eggs whites. Over a medium bowl, push the egg yolks through a fine-mesh sieve. Stir in the remaining ingredients until smooth, then transfer to a piping bag fit with a star tip. Pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling into 12 of the egg white halves, reserving the remaining whites for snacking or another use. Lightly dust with paprika and serve.
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 84
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.0 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 115.2 mg
Total Carbohydrates 0.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g
Sodium 83.3 mg
Protein 3.6 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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