Description
Southern Style Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs combine classic deviled eggs with the creamy, tangy flavor of pimento cheese. This recipe offers a comforting, regional twist on a beloved appetizer, perfect for gatherings or a simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced pimentos, drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully remove the yolks from the hard-boiled egg whites. Place the yolks in a medium bowl.
- Mash the egg yolks with a fork until they are smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the mashed yolks.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Spoon or pipe the pimento cheese yolk mixture back into the centers of the egg whites.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped fresh chives, if desired.
- Chill the deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are perfectly hard-boiled for easy peeling and a smooth yolk texture.
- Soften cream cheese to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and cream cheese to achieve your desired consistency.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the yolk mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg