Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe

Deviled eggs are one of the most beloved apps out there, and this pimento cheese-infused recipe adds just the right sharp, savory, and subtly sweet touch.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup jarred diced pimentos, drained (plus more for serving)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. 2Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 12 minutes.
3. 3Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and chill for 15 minutes, until completely cool to the touch.
4. 4Peel the eggs.
5. 5Cut each peeled egg in half lengthwise.
6. 6Pop the yolks into a medium bowl.
7. 7Add the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard, and mayonnaise to the yolks.
8. 8Beat with a hand mixer until the filling is smooth and creamy with no visible chunks of yolk.
9. 9Stir in the pimentos by hand until evenly distributed.
10. 10Spoon the filling into each egg white half.
11. 11Sprinkle the deviled eggs with smoked paprika, chives, and extra chopped pimentos before serving.