Friday, June 26, 2015

Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

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Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.


Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.



I think I've mentioned before that I just don't like plain eggs.  I've tried them over easy, sunny side up, scrambled, and hard-boiled but plain eggs just don't do it for me.  It makes me mad because they're inexpensive, easy, and nutritious, but I just don't like them.

I don't like plain eggs, but I do like Jalapeno Deviled Eggs.  [Tweet this]
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.

I do like deviled eggs.  There is something about the tangy creamy yolk mixture that makes everything about eggs taste better.  They are fairly easy too (if you can get the peels off your hard-boiled eggs).  Just mix the hard cooked yolks with some mayonnaise, mustard, pickles (or relish), a couple of spices then refill the whites with the yolk mixture.  I happened to be out of pickles so I used pickled jalapenos.  They added a great flavor and heat making these eggs even more devilish.  This is my new favorite way to make deviled eggs (I might expand on the recipe more but definitely keep the jalapenos).

Jalapenos make these eggs even more devilish.  [Tweet this]
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.

To make deviled eggs, you need nice looking, peeled, hard-boiled eggs.  I usually have the hardest time getting the peels off.  It takes forever and my poor eggs are all pockmarked from where the shell stuck.  I searched online to find out how to make hard boiled eggs easier to peel and what I found is that you should put cold eggs into boiling water (boil for about 12 minutes and quickly cool them in ice water).  This is not what I was taught for most of my life, but it worked.  Here is another trick I learned recently from Taylor Made Ranch.

Put cold eggs in boiling water for easier to peel hard-boiled eggs.  [Tweet this]
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.

Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

Prep time:  15 minutes
Servings:  5

Ingredients:

5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 Tbsp mustard
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, minced
jalapeno juice (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
sliced fresh jalapeno (optional)

Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.

Cut the peeled hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.  Remove the yolks (keeping the egg whites intact) and place in a medium bowl.

To the yolks add mayonnaise, mustard, and jalapenos.  Mash and mix well until a creamy paste is made.  Add a little of the pickled jalapeno juice if  the paste is too dry.  Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

Meanwhile, lay out the egg whites, with the hollow up, in a shallow pan. There are special deviled egg pans that have egg shaped impressions to hold the eggs perfectly, but if you don't have one, no worries.  I just placed my eggs on a pie pan touching each other so they wouldn't roll over.

Spoon the yolk mixture into a zippered bag(you can use a piping bag if you have one).  Squeeze it into the corner of the bag then snip the corner of the bag off with scissors.  Pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollow in the egg whites.

Top each egg with a sliced jalapeno garnish, cover the pan, and refrigerate until ready to serve or serve immediately.

Makes about 5 servings.

Enjoy.

Jalapeno Deviled Eggs:  Hard-boiled eggs, split, and the whites filled with a spicy jalapeno yolk mixture.



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11 comments:

  1. These look good for any holiday! Thanks so much for sharing, visiting from Wake Up Wednesdays! :)

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  2. Thanks Tess. I agree I actually made these for Eastrr but they're great anytime.

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  3. This look spectacular! I love fresh jalapeno, so this is right up my alley!

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  4. That's wonderful Julie. I'm happy you like it. Jalapenos make everything better.

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  5. Kim Daniels LewisJuly 3, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    I'm drooling right now! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing this to our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

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  6. Thanks, Shellie. I add jalapenos or hot sauce to most things :) My husband loves lots of spice and I do too (to a lesser extent)

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  7. Thanks, Kim. I'll see you again Monday. Thanks for the party :)

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  8. Oh Spicy :) Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.

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  9. Thanks, Amber. I love spicy...but it's not too spicy.

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  10. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

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  11. Thank you, Miz Helen. I appreciate it.

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