Plus, other deviled egg mistakes to avoid for just-right deviled eggs every time.
Hector Sanchez
Bringing deviled eggs to a potluck is a no-brainer.
Theyre also easy to mess up since they require just the right ratio of ingredients.
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What to do if you add too much mayonnaise?
you’re free to secure your mayonnaise-laden deviled eggs.
Here’s how to fix too much mayo and other mistakes to avoid.
If you add too much mayo, it may overpower the filling and make it runny.
One way to ensure you get a good yolk-to-mayo ratio is to cook a few extra eggs.
Supermarket eggs have aged enough, which makes them much easier to peel.
And easy-to-peel eggs means smooth and unblemished deviled eggs.
Stubborn shells often take the egg white off with them.
Overcrowding The Pot
Dont set eggs on top of one another in the pot.
Cook them in a single layer so they will cook evenly.
It also keeps the eggs from knocking into each other and causing damage.
This will shock the egg, which helps the shell peel off more cleanly.
And it helps cool down the eggs.
Making One Big Crack
Time to peel!
Not Peeling Under Running Water
Be sure to peel your eggs under running water.
No one wants to bite into a stray bit of shell.
you’ve got the option to also press them through a fine-mesh sieve.
If you don’t mind a few lumps, mashing the yolks thoroughly with a fork works too.
Dijon mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, and pickle relish are all good options.
Not Adding Enough Flavor
Its tricky to balance the flavor.
Dont limit yourself to mayonnaise for a creamy filling.
You canskip the mayoand use sour cream, yogurt, hummus, and avocado with the same satisfying results.
Not Using An Egg Tray
Every Southern cook has adeviled egg tray.
(If you don’t, borrow your grandmother’s.)
Not Trimming The Bottom
Lets face it, deviled eggs are slippery.
Not Topping With Paprika
The final touch of any proper deviled egg is a dusting of paprika.
Assemble the eggs before serving.
Not that they tend to last that long once people catch sight of them.
