Southwestern Deviled Eggs

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Categories: Egg Dishes

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 6eggs
  • 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise OR Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. chile powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • Fresh snipped chives, for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice and water, set aside.
  2. Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover , and continue cooking 10 minutes. Immediate4ly transfer eggs to the bowl of ice water and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling under cool running water.
  3. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. remove yolks; place in a small bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher.
  4. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, chile powder, cumin and ground red pepper until smooth and creamy. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Refrigerate 2 to 34 hours before serving. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.
  5. makes 12 deviled eggs

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