The following recipe is the product of months of experimentation wherein the method of trial and error was used to create the ultimate spicy deviled eggs. In the end, one recipe rained supreme because it created the perfect balance between spice and flavor without being overpowering. Sarah's Spicy Hot Deviled Eggs make the perfect potluck contribution or side dish.
Before delving into the recipe, it is important to know how to cook the perfect boiled eggs. To make the perfect boiled eggs, place the eggs on the bottom of a deep sauce pan in one layer. Next, fill the pan with cold water until the eggs are submerged under at least one inch of water and place the pot on top of a burner set to high heat. Allow the water to come to a full rolling boil before covering the pot and removing it from heat; allow to cook for 30 minutes before shelling under cold running water.
Sarah’s Spicy Hot Deviled Eggs:
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 4+ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno mustard
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper
- ½+ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Execution:
- After the eggs have been hard boiled and shelled according to the directions above, cut each egg in half. Arrange the whites onto a serving platter and gently deposit the egg yolks into a separate bowl. Refrigerate the whites while completing the rest of the recipe if you are planning on immediately serving the dish. This will ensure that the eggs are at the proper temperature.
- Use a fork to lightly mash up the yolks before adding any other ingredients to the bowl. Do not mash the yolks into a paste; clumping is desirable at this stage.
- Since the size of egg yolks vary tremendously, it is best to add one teaspoon of mayonnaise, Dijon and jalapeno mustard one at a time until desired moisture is achieved. Make sure to use a fork when blending; the fork creates the best yolk texture. Stop adding mayo and mustard when the yolk mixture has a bit of spice but still retains its natural flavor.
- Fold in red onions and cayenne pepper with fork until the yolk mixture is completely blended. At this stage, you want the yolks to be completely blended with the rest of the ingredients so there is a consistent and creamy texture.
- Lastly, deposit the yolk mixture back into the egg whites equally. Dust with salt, pepper and a touch of cayenne before serving.
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