Description
These Nashville Hot Deviled Eggs are a fiery twist on the classic deviled egg, featuring a creamy, spicy filling combined with a bold Nashville hot seasoning. Perfect as a party appetizer or a flavorful snack, they balance heat and tanginess with smoky, savory spices and optional garnish for added freshness.
Ingredients
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Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Sliced pickles
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan, remove it from heat, and let it sit for 10-12 minutes to cook through.
- Cool the Eggs: Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes. This halts cooking and makes peeling easier.
- Peel the Eggs: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water to remove any stubborn shell fragments.
- Slice and Remove Yolks: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them into a mixing bowl.
- Mix the Filling: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the yolk mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more hot sauce or cayenne pepper for additional heat if desired.
- Combine Seasoning Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the Nashville hot seasoning.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves evenly.
- Sprinkle with Seasoning: Generously sprinkle the prepared Nashville hot seasoning over the filled eggs to coat them with bold flavor.
- Garnish (Optional): Top with sliced pickles and freshly chopped parsley or chives for added texture and freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve the Nashville Hot Deviled Eggs immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce based on your heat preference.
- Using an ice water bath stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
- For a smoother filling, mash the yolks thoroughly or use a food processor.
- These eggs are best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Optional garnishes like pickles and fresh herbs add balance to the spicy flavors.
