Categories: Appetizers, Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large hardboiled egg (hard-cooked, peeled and chilled)
• 1/4 cup soft butter
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing, more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 -3 green onions (very finely chopped)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use Tabasco sauce)
• 2/3 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt or to taste)
• paprika

Directions

1. Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove the yolks and place into a bowl.

2. Add in soft butter, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice and green onion, cayenne pepper, 1/3 cup finely grated cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; mix very well until smooth, then season with pepper to taste.

3. Spoon or pipe the mixture evenly between the egg white halves.

4. Place a small amount of shredded cheddar on top of each egg (you can use more than 1/3 cup if desired for the tops of the eggs).

5. Lightly dust with paprika.

6. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

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