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How To Hard Boil an Egg + Spicy Jalepeno Deviled Egg Recipe

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Before we get to the deviled egg recipe, we have to hard boil some eggs. I don’t know about you, but I get a little nervous every time I have to hard boil eggs. I have accidentally undercooked them in the past.

The worst part about undercooking eggs is that once you crack them open to find out, it’s too late to do anything about it. Banish undercooked hardboiled eggs forever with this easy method!

How To Hard Boil an Egg:

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in saucepan.
  2. Add enough water to completely cover eggs by at least one inch.
  3. Bring water to a boil; Cover.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat; Let stand 15 minutes.
  5. Drain eggs and immediately place in a bowl of ice water.
  6. Allow eggs to cool completely, changing water if necessary.

A perfectly hardboiled egg will be firm and yellow in the middle, without a greenish tinge. 

Jalapeno Spicy Deviled Eggs #proudofit

Now that you know how to get your hard boiled eggs done just right, you need an easy deviled egg recipe.

This Spicy Deviled Egg recipe is ready in minutes, and is just the thing to serve at your spring parties.

MIRACLE WHIP gives this recipe a sweet and tangy flavor that turns ordinary deviled eggs into something extraordinary.

SPICY DEVILED EGG RECIPE

PREP TIME: 15 min. | TOTAL TIME: 15 min. | MAKES: 24 servings

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 12 hard-cooked eggs
  • 2/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
  • 2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
  • 1 jalapeño peppers, seeded & finely diced

MAKE IT:

  1. CUT eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks; place in medium bowl. Mash with fork.
  2. ADD remaining ingredients; mix well.
  3. SPOON into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with additional jalapeno slices, if desired.

Not sure how to put the filling into your deviled eggs? No problem! Simply spoon the egg yolk mixture into small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small corner from the bottom of bag and use it to pipe filling into egg white halves.

How to Serve Deviled Eggs 

deviled eggs flower recipe

Just for fun, I arranged my spicy deviled eggs to look like a flower using sliced black olives, green onion stems and spinach leaves.

Then I tried making butterflies, too. Those were easy – I just used a jalapeno pepper for the body and used the deviled eggs as butterfly wings.

deviled eggs butterfly

What’s your favorite way to eat a hardboiled egg? Will you be making deviled eggs for any upcoming gatherings?

Spicy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

Spicy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

Yield: 24 half eggs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 16 minutes

Jalapeno lovers, check out this easy spicy deviled egg recipe!

Ingredients

  • 12 hard-boiled eggs with shells removed
  • 2/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
  • 2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded & finely diced
  • Optional: additional jalapeno peppers, sliced for garnish

Instructions

    1. CUT eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks; place in medium bowl. Mash with fork.
    2. ADD remaining ingredients; mix well.
    3. SPOON mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.

    Garnish with additional jalapeno slices, if desired.

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  1. Rosie says

    hah I tend to overcook them to make sure they aren’t undercooked – dry mealy ugh. I’m making these soon using this method, and the recipe – I love the extra kick with the mustard and jalapeno!!

  2. carol says

    This is so cute! and I love deviled eggs esp w/a little spice! can’t wait to eat some on Easter!!

  3. Heather says

    I loved deviled eggs but I’ve never tried spicy deviled eggs! I am going to have to try this!

  4. Jennifer says

    I love deviled eggs! I haven’t had them in ages. The spiciness sounds interesting, so I’ll have to try out this recipe.

  5. ellen beck says

    I love hard boiked eggs and make them often along with deviled eggs. I havent made them with jalapeño peppers, but the mustard sure makes a difference. Try mking them with a bit of horseradish 🙂

  6. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    I love how you used the deviled eggs to form a flower and butterflies. This is a great recipe for Easter

  7. Keara B. says

    For some reason I always manage to mess up hard boiled eggs, but I’m determined to try this recipe! I just love the flower display – it would be great for spring pot lucks. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

  10. Sandra VanHoey says

    I have never had them like this, I usually use the miracle whip and the dry mustard. This would give it a good kick and sounds delicious. I want to try this next time. I know my nephews would love it

  11. Julie Wood says

    Miracle Whip and Grey Poupon really make these deviled eggs sound so delicious. I have been cooking my eggs wrong, and I will be making deviled eggs for Easter, so I will have to use your recipe!

  14. Dawn Lopez says

    Mmmm love jalapeno! Why do I get the feeling you wrote this for me? I actually just messed up another bunch of eggs today! Love these tips! Can’t wait to try again!

    • Nicole says

      Thanks so much, Nicole! You are too sweet. It actually all came about because I don’t have one of those special plates that are made to hold deviled eggs. LOL I used to think I needed one of those – but I think making egg flowers and butterflies is a more fun way to go. Plus helps make my table look cute and decorated. 🙂

  16. Ari T. says

    I think I use that same method to hard-boil eggs. I don’t make them too often so it’s always a guessing game when I do. It always seems like a tedious process to me, but maybe it’s because I take too much time. Props to anyone who makes them often enough to know exactly how long to boil them and what looks like a perfect hard-boiled egg. I think I love the look of the deviled eggs as flower petals and butterfly wings more than the deviled eggs themselves. Too cute!

    • Nicole says

      Thanks for the compliments! I am like you – rarely make the hardboiled eggs. I have to look up directions every time I do it. I think Easter is the only time I know for sure I make them. Somehow these eggs are a tradition at our family dinner.

  17. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    I love deviled eggs and this is a different recipe I bet my Mother would love. Also, we, my Mother, me and various friends and family, every once in a while have discussions about how to boil eggs. My mom and I have been doing it like you said for some time and no longer have a problem with the eggs at all.

  18. Diane Cooper says

    I am so thrilled to have stumbled upon this post! My family loves deviled eggs and asks for them often. Now I know how to get my eggs to turn out right every time instead of every once in a while. I love the tip about putting my egg yolk mixture in a resealable bag! I usually make a huge mess. This will make preparing deviled eggs for my family much more enjoyable!

    • Nicole says

      I also love the egg filling in a baggie trick. It works great for frosting cupcakes, too (with frosting – not egg filling, LOL). I didn’t think about using it for deviled eggs until I read the MIRACLE WHIP suggestions. Hope your eggs turn out great this year!

  19. Shauna says

    Oooh, these sound perfect for our Saturday ‘Easter’ BBQ… love that it has a kick to them, perfect for a BBQ 🙂

  26. Amber Edwards says

    This is the husband’s favorite way to eat an egg. I’m not an egg person…not since my fist pregnancy and I ate eggs at the “WRONG” time in the pregnancy…you know…morning sickness. I haven’t been able to touch an egg since. /cry. But the husband LOVES deviled eggs and the spicier the better!

    • Nicole says

      I know exactly what you mean about eating things at the wrong time. I used to love teriyaki chicken…until I ate it at the wrong time. Now I no longer enjoy it. And it was my FAVORITE. It’s so unfair. I liked that using the fresh jalapenos with this recipe added a crunch and a little spice but it wasn’t too “hot” of a spice. Sometimes deviled eggs can be bland, but these made with MIRACLE WHIP are tasty.

  27. Maryann D. says

    I never boil eggs properly, so I do appreciate the help. My family does not eat deviled eggs but I do think these in the photos are adorable and terrific for the holidays!

  28. Kelsey Apley says

    What a cute idea!! I love the little butterflies that is darling! I am making some Jalapeno Bacon Deviled Eggs for our Easter lunch with the family this year!

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