Serve them at your nextpartyorpotluckjust make a double batch, because theyre sure to go fast.

Ingredients

1Tbsp.unsalted butter

1/4cupfinely chopped yellow onion(from 1 small [6 oz.]

onion)

1/4cupfinely chopped celery(from 1 large [3 oz.]

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celery stalk)

1/4cupfinely chopped green bell pepper(from 1 small [6 oz.]

Remove from heat; let cool 10 minutes.

Transfer 2 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture to a small bowl, and reserve for garnish.

Transfer remaining vegetable mixture to a separate small bowl, and reserve for yolk mixture.

Fill a large pot with water, and bring to a boil over high.

Carefully lower eggs into boiling water; cook, undisturbed, for 11 minutes, 30 seconds.

Using a spider or slotted spoon, immediately transfer cooked eggs from boiling water to ice bath.

Let stand until completely cooled, at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes.

Peel eggs under cold water.

Cut eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks.

Using a fork, mash together yolks, mayonnaise, and mustard in a medium bowl until smooth.

Stir in reserved vegetable mixture, black pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp.

Spoon yolk mixture evenly (about 1 Tbsp.

each) into egg whites.

Top evenly with a pinch of cayenne pepper and remaining 2 Tbsp.

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.