I love deviled eggs but lets be honest, a person an only take so many mayo/mustard/vinegar stuffed eggs in the span of the few days following Easter. We usually end up throwing away half of the hard boiled eggs we had fun coloring and decorating for The Egg Hunt, such a waste! So instead of nixing a fun tradition, I took note of a post from Cooking Light and created 3 variations of deviled eggs using some of our favorite ingredients. The result? Eggstrodinary! {work with me, I don't get out much, my 7 year old thought it was funny}.
Three completely different flavors, one from the north seas and two from my beloved South West. I could live quite happily as a Pescatarian with the occasional fillet Mignon and smoked salmon is and always will be my favorite treat. Nova Scotia smoked salmon is not only for breakfast bagels smeared with cream cheese and topped with thinly sliced red onion then garnished with capers (now I'm craving one!) but turns plain deviled eggs into a special occasion worthy hors d' oeuvres.
Pre-Easter brunch with mimosas anyone?
Guacamole is a staple side dish here in Phoenix and I for one can not get enough of it, despite my mild allergy to them. So why not throw some ripe avocado into the mix? I used a 1:1 ratio of sour cream and plain, Greek yogurt. Then of course I added bacon, green onion and a squeeze of lime. To kick it up a notch I added a pinch of garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Damn good!
Last but not least, something spicy, tangy and sweet was in order. I like to give all of my taste buds equal opportunity to enjoy themselves. If you will. How about pickled jalapenos and sweet pickles? No Easter is complete with out sweet pickles right? Again, I used a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt to lighten up the calories and keep with the fresh, zinginess of Spring.
The possibilities are endless! Other ingredients and flavors I'm thinking would make
spectacular deviled eggs are:
- Sirachi + mini Shrimp or Crab meat
- Diced ham + Sharp Cheddar + Dijon Mustard
- Corned Beef + Horseradish Mustard
- Asparagus + Pearl Onion + Whole Grain Brown Mustard
- Pickled Beets + Shaved Asparagus + Shaved Almonds
- Prosciutto + Petite Peas
What duo or trio would you use for deviled eggs extraordinaire?
What are your families favorite traditional Easter foods to share?
Jalapeño eggs adapted from Cooking Light TIME 30 MINUTES YIELDS 36 DEVILED EGGS Deviled Eggs with Avocado Cream, Bacon and Onions 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
*Packaged soft bacon bits are found in the condiment aisle at most grocery stores. They are great for deviled eggs and potato salad and have a fraction of the fat as cooked bacon. Not to mention, cut down on prep time. Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Jalapeño and Gherkins Deviled Eggs
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