ATK Herbed Deviled Eggs

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Servings: 1 dozen Source:

Ingredients

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6 large eggs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise (see note)

1 tablespoon sour cream (see note)

½ teaspoon white wine vinegar

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon sugar

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chervil

Description

After countless tests, we found the best way to cook our Herbed Deviled Eggs was to cover the eggs with an inch of water, bring to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat to avoid overcooking. After a few minutes, we drained the eggs and cooled them in ice water. The gentle heat perfectly cooked the eggs—not a chance of a green tinge or unpleasant smell. For the creamiest texture, we forced the yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing them with the filling ingredients, in this case mayonnaise augmented by a little sour cream for flavor and silkiness. Dijon mustard provided spice, while cider vinegar gave our Herbed Deviled Eggs a bit of tang. We also added fresh tarragon, parsley, chives, and chervil for some spring flavor.

Directions

Cook eggs: Combine 4 cups water and 4 cups ice cubes in large bowl; set aside. Place eggs in saucepan, cover with 1 inch water, and bring to boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Pour off water from saucepan and gently shake pan back and forth to crack egg shells. Transfer eggs to ice water and cool 5 minutes.

Make filling: Peel eggs and halve lengthwise. Transfer yolks to fine-mesh sieve set over medium bowl. Using spatula, press yolks through sieve into bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.

Fill: Arrange whites on serving platter. Divide yolk mixture among whites. Serve. (Egg white halves and filling mixture can be refrigerated separately for 2 days. Wrap egg whites in double layer of plastic wrap. Transfer filling mixture to zipper-lock bag, squeeze out air, and seal.)

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