deviled eggs

Stuffed yolk halves

Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs cut in half lengthwise, their yolks removed, mashed with mayonnaise and seasonings, then piped or spooned back into the whites.

A staple of American potlucks and picnics: She brought deviled eggs to the cookout.

The "deviled" refers to the spicy seasoning, typically mustard and paprika.

preparation

hard-boiled

Cooked until solid

  • yolkEgg's nutrient core
  • whitesPale-colored items collectively
  • halvesEqual portions of whole

filling · stuffed · piping bag · mashed · mixed · sieved · peeled · chilled · garnish · platter

appetizer

hors d'oeuvres

Small savory pre-meal bites

party platter · buffet · potluck · gathering · entertaining · celebration · reception · brunch · picnic · tailgate

creamy

mayonnaise

Emulsified egg-oil spread

  • mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
  • yolkEgg's nutrient core
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty

rich · velvety · whipped · silky · aioli · sour cream · cream cheese · avocado · hummus · Greek yogurt

spicy

paprika

Ground dried pepper

hot sauce · chipotle · horseradish · wasabi · buffalo · piquant · zesty · peppery · fiery · Cajun

garnish

paprika

Ground dried pepper

dill · capers · olive · pickle · pimento · microgreens · smoked salmon · caviar · shrimp · crumbled

Categories
Opposites
egg preparation method

deviled eggshard-boiled eggs

Poultry ova cooked through

raw eggs · soft-boiled eggs · scrambled eggs · fried eggs · poached eggs

flavor profile

deviled eggsegg whites

Clear ovoid protein

Family

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G