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Basic devilled eggs

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  • Prep Time5 mins
  • Total Time5 mins
  • Makes12 halves
*PLUS Cooking time: 3 minutes, Standing Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • pinch salt

  • pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Hard-cook eggs. When completely cooled, remove shells. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out yolks and place in a bowl.

  • Add mayonnaise. Using a fork, finely mash with yolks. Or stir in other additions into egg-mayonnaise mixture (see Two-ingredient additions, left). Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Spoon mixture into egg centres. Arrange devilled eggs on a plate, cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 70, Protein 3.1g, Carbohydrates 0.2g, Fat 6.1g, Sodium 54mg.

While trendy appetizers are great at a party, don't overlook old-fashioned favourites such as these delicious devilled eggs. These basic eggs are easy to dress up for special occasions. Serve them at your next get-together and we bet they'll disappear quickly!

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