Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Chives or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot and covering them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the eggs and let them cool.
- Peel the eggs carefully and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the yolks into a bowl and mash them with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites, filling them generously.
- Sprinkle with paprika and chopped chives or green onions, if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for an ideal snacking experience.
Notes
To amp up nutrients, incorporate finely diced bell peppers or cucumbers into the yolk mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
