Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
Make these Jalapeno Deviled Eggs as mild or as hot as you want by customizing the amount of seed and ribs from the fresh jalapenos.
Servings: 12 halves
Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper,, minced (add seeds and ribs if you want heat)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos. These are available in mild and hot variety
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 fresh sliced jalapeno pepper for garnish
- Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Halve the eggs lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place in a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add jalapeno pepper and all ingredients through the black pepper. Taste and add more salt or black pepper, to taste.
- Spoon mixture into hollowed out egg whites.
- Garnish with fresh jalapeno slices, cilantro leaves and/or chopped chives. For extra color and heat, you could sprinkle more cayenne pepper over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.