avocado deviled eggs
Avocado deviled eggs are a creamy and nutritious twist on the classic appetizer, combining ripe avocado with perfectly cooked eggs for a fresh, flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Optional: chopped chives or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain hot water and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
- In the bowl with yolks, add the ripe avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the avocado mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and optional chopped chives or cilantro.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For added crunch, sprinkle with finely chopped crispy bacon or serve with a side of fresh vegetable sticks.
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