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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs and Deviled Eggs Recipe

I have finally mastered the technique of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs, thanks to my pressure cooker--and how to make creamy delicious stuffed eggs. I've also included how to convert to perfect hard boiled eggs on a stove. They are perfect every time!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Deviled Eggs, Hard Boiled Eggs, stuffed eggs
Prep Time 34 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 56kcal
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

FILLING:

  • 2 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or brown mustard
  • Splash white wine vinegar 1 to 2 teaspoons
  • Pinch yellow curry optional

Garnish:

  • Cornichon miniature pickles
  • Capers
  • Paprika

Instructions

  • Directions
  • Super helpful: Save the cardboard (not styrofoam) egg carton and cut it to fit into the pressure cooker.
  • Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl, set aside.
  • Fill the pressure cooker with 1 cup of water.
  • Place the egg cart on top of a trivet. Place the lid on, lock and pressure cook on HIGH for 6 minutes.
  • Release the pressure, then remove the eggs (with tongs) and place into the ice bath.
  • Note:
  • If you don't own a pressure cooker, here's how to cook perfect hard boiled eggs on the stove:
  • Place eggs in medium saucepan, cover with 1-inch of water, and bring to boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
    Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with 1 quart water and 1 tray of ice cubes (or equivalent). Transfer eggs to ice water bath with slotted spoon; let sit 5 minutes. Peel and use as desired. (Source: America's Test Kitchen, Season 1)
  • Once cool, peel under slow running cold water.

For the eggs:

  • Cut the cooled eggs in half.
  • Remove the cooked egg yolk (I push the white part of the egg, gently, inside out.)
  • Using a potato ricer, I place all of the egg yolks into the well and squeeze into a bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise and season to your liking. It's best to go easy on the mayonnaise, adding more in small increments until it reaches your ideal consistency.
  • Place the filling into a piping bag (or a Zip-Log bag, with the corner cut off) and use a star tip filling. Pipe into each egg.
  • Garnish with a pinch of paprika for color. Garnish to your liking. I use thinly sliced cornichons, or capers. A small sprig of fresh dill or parsley looks festive, too.
  • Keep the eggs chilled until right before serving. They will disappear fast!

Notes

Technique for cooking eggs from Americas Test Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg