Classic Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs are an excellent, protein-packed snack that keeps you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.

• 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled · 620 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise · 184 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes. Cool immediately in cold water, peel, and slice in half lengthwise.

   

2. Gently remove the egg yolks and place them in a bowl or a zip-lock bag, keeping the egg whites intact on a plate.

   

3. Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the yolks, then mash or knead until completely smooth and creamy.

   

4. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollows of the egg whites, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.