Deviled Eggs with Green Olive Garnish Recipe
A classic deviled eggs recipe enhanced with a creamy filling of mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and a hint of olive brine and vodka, garnished elegantly with green olives and paprika for a savory, tangy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Filling
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive brine (from the jar of green olives)
- 1 tbsp vodka (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- 6–12 green olives, pitted
- Cocktail picks or toothpicks
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then remove the saucepan from heat and let the eggs sit, covered, for 12 minutes.
- Cool and peel: Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to an ice water bath to cool completely. Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
- Prepare the eggs: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a separate bowl.
- Make the filling: Mash the egg yolks with mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, olive brine, and vodka (if using) until smooth. Season the mixture well with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the creamy yolk filling back into the hollowed egg white halves evenly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the stuffed eggs with paprika or smoked paprika for color and flavor. Skewer each green olive with a cocktail pick and place one on top of each deviled egg.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving on a platter or individual dishes.
Notes
- For a boozy twist, vodka is optional but adds a subtle kick to the filling.
- Using cream cheese adds richness and smooth texture to the creamy filling.
- Green olive garnish provides a salty contrast and elegant presentation.
- Ensure eggs are fully cooled before peeling to prevent white damage.
- Store leftover deviled eggs covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
Keywords: deviled eggs, appetizer, green olive garnish, party food, creamy filling, easy recipe
