Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs Recipe
A classic Thanksgiving deviled eggs recipe featuring creamy yolk filling enhanced with Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or side dish for your holiday table, these deviled eggs are easy to prepare and beautifully garnished with fresh sage and thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves (6 eggs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Deviled Eggs
- 6 boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or soft cream cheese or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (not spicy)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
- Sprigs of fresh sage leaves
- Sprigs of fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Prepare hard-boiled eggs using your preferred method—boiling on the stovetop, steaming, or using an Instant Pot. Once cooked, cool the eggs and carefully peel off the shells.
- Slice eggs in half: Using a sharp knife, slice each egg in half lengthwise. Handle gently to keep the whites intact.
- Remove yolks: Instead of scooping with a spoon, gently push the back of each egg white half to pop out the yolk without tearing the egg white.
- Prepare filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, crème fraîche (or soft cream cheese or sour cream), sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fill egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture into a large zip-top bag or piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the filling neatly back into the hollowed egg whites for a decorative presentation.
- Garnish: Decorate each filled egg with small sprigs of fresh sage and thyme leaves or finely minced chives to add an aromatic and festive touch.
Notes
- Using an Instant Pot can make boiling the eggs faster and easier.
- Crème fraîche can be substituted with soft cream cheese or sour cream as preferred.
- Smoked paprika offers a smoky, mild flavor—do not use hot or spicy paprika for this recipe.
- Fresh herbs such as sage and thyme complement the flavors beautifully, but chives or parsley work well as alternatives.
Keywords: deviled eggs, Thanksgiving appetizer, smoked paprika, holiday recipe, easy party food, egg hors d'oeuvre
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