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Easy Quick Star-Spangled Deviled Eggs Recipe Perfect for Festive Gatherings

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A quick and festive deviled eggs recipe featuring a creamy, tangy filling with colorful red and blue accents, perfect for patriotic celebrations and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs (Grade A, fresh recommended)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • Blue food coloring (a few drops)
  • Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Smoked paprika (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Place 12 large eggs in a single layer in a large pot. Cover with cold water about an inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let eggs sit for exactly 12 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water.
  3. Transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to the ice water bath to stop cooking. Cool for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and peel off shells. Rinse under cold water to remove small shell bits. Pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop yolks into a bowl, keeping the whites intact on a serving platter.
  6. Mash yolks with a fork or whisk until crumbly and smooth. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and well combined.
  7. Scoop about one-third of the yolk mixture into a small bowl. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and mix until evenly tinted. Leave the rest plain for white filling.
  8. Stir finely chopped red bell pepper into the plain yolk mixture for the red star effect.
  9. Using a piping bag or plastic bag, pipe the plain (red pepper) filling into some whites, and the blue filling into others, alternating to create the star-spangled look.
  10. Sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley for color contrast and flavor.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and filling set.

Notes

To prevent eggs from cracking during boiling, poke a tiny hole in the rounded end with a pin. Peel eggs under running water to remove stubborn shell pieces. If yolk mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk or extra mayonnaise. For a dairy-free version, substitute mayonnaise with avocado mayo. Blue food coloring is optional and can be replaced with natural alternatives like blueberry juice. Prepare eggs a few hours ahead but add garnish last minute for best presentation.

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