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pimento cheese deviled eggs

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

A FAST and EASY recipe for the BEST deviled eggs because they're creamy, cheesy, and spiked with pimentos! Whether you're making them for a holiday party, game day or tailgating event, these are sure to be a crowd FAVORITE!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs hard boiled, peeled and cut in half
  • 1 cup mayonnaise *
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos drained very well (set 2 tablespoons aside for garnishing)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Smoked paprika (for topping (regular paprika may be substituted))
  • to taste Green onions (sliced thin; optional for garnishing)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Hard boil 6 large eggs (plus I suggest at least 2 extra in case you have difficulty peeling one or two of them). Read this post on How To Make Perfect Hard Boil Eggs. In summary, add the eggs to a kettle or pot, cover the eggs with at least 2 inches of cold water, and bring to a ripping fast boil. Shut the heat off, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. After that time, transfer them to an ice bath where they need to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. After that time, bang the base (fat) end of the egg against your kitchen sink, and peel the eggs under running water.
  • Halve the hard-boiled eggs vertically; set aside.
  • Place the yolks in a medium bowl and to it, add the mayo*, shredded cheese, pimentos, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mash to combine.
  • Carefully spoon the filling mixture into the center of each egg. I use a small spoon although you can use a piping bag and large round tip however that is too fussy for me. Repeat until all empty egg whites are filled.
  • Evenly sprinkle each deviled egg with paprika, add a pimento or two for garnishing, and optionally garnish by sprinkling green onions and serve immediately. Eggs are best served fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days although they will not look as pretty and the filling mixture may turn runnier as time passes.** (See Notes for Make Ahead Directions)

Notes

Eggs are best served fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days although they will not look as pretty and the filling mixture may turn runnier as time passes.