Running out of ideas on what to serve your guests when you’re having a little get-together? Don’t throw yourself into a panic. There are plenty of easy and delicious dishes you can make that will fix your dilemma. You can always go for the all-time classic finger food — deviled eggs.
You don’t need to be a master chef in order to make the perfect little eggs. They’re simple enough for home cooks of any skill level to make and riff on.
Why are they called deviled eggs?
You may be wondering why we call something so delicious “deviled.” As far back as the 17th century, the term ‘deviled’ referred to dishes prepared with hot seasonings such as mustard or cayenne, so these sinfully delightful boiled eggs got their names simply because of the seasonings mixed in with the yolk. The yolk mixture is typically blended in with mayonnaise, mustard, pepper and paprika, creating a slightly spicy filling for empty egg whites.
