Growing up, I had a master Easter egg hunt strategy: hoard the plastic, candy-filled eggs (a.k.a. the “good” eggs) and avoid the real, hard-boiled (“bad”) eggs. An egg without snickers inside simply had no place in my Easter basket’s limited real estate. Had these curried deviled eggs been a part of my childhood egg hunt, however, they would have been worth every inch of basket space. Gone are my childhood days when I dreamed of Triple Chocolate Easter Cake. Now, as an adult, I’m all about a PACKED Easter brunch spread complete with these curried deviled eggs, Goat Cheese Quiche, and Hash Brown Casserole (with a side of Chocolate Oatmeal …because I’m still human after all). Deviled eggs are a long-standing fixture at every one of my mother’s parties (as is this Smoked Salmon Dip). Whether it’s Easter, Thanksgiving, or a just-because barbecue, I can count on her to set out a monster platter of deviled eggs (usually accompanied by a giant plate of Spinach Puffs). In recent years, my mom has taken her deviled eggs to a whole new level. No longer content with “boring” classic deviled eggs, my mom now serves versions like shrimp avocado and spicy crab. It’s deviled egg bravado, and it’s contagious. Which is how these curried deviled eggs came to be.
How to Make Curried Deviled Eggs
If you enjoy Curry Chicken Salad, you’ll also love curried deviled eggs! With warm curry flavor balanced by a bit of Dijon mustard, these flavor-packed deviled eggs will become an instant hit with your friends and family.
The Ingredients
Eggs. You can’t have deviled eggs without a half dozen protein-packed eggs. You can use this Instant Pot Boiled Eggs recipe to hardboil them.Greek Yogurt. My sneaky swap (also featured in this Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip) for mayo that cuts fat, cholesterol, calories and adds extra protein to these healthy deviled eggs.Curry Powder. Use your favorite curry powder to add depth, warm earthy spices, and a little heat to the deviled egg filling. Dijon Mustard. A classic ingredient for deviled eggs (and Avocado Egg Salad) that balances the curry powder so it accents rather than overpowers the eggs.Mustard Powder. Boosts the yellow color of the flavor and deepens the mustard flavor.White Vinegar. For some extra acidity that adds a nice bite.Cayenne. For just the right amount of kick. Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your tolerance and preference for heat.Salt. Yes, the recipe calls for more than 1 tablespoon of salt. However, the majority of it does NOT go into the deviled egg filling. Only 1/4 teaspoon of salt goes into the filling itself. The other 1 tablespoon of salt goes into the water you’ll boil the eggs in. This salt flavors the eggs as they cook (similar to salting pasta water).Paprika + Chives. Despite their less traditional curry flavor, I kept the classic sprinkle of ruby paprika and bright green chives to liven up these curried deviled eggs before serving.
The Directions
Storage Tips
To Store. Assembled deviled eggs will keep for up to two days in the refrigerator.
After serving these curried deviled eggs for Easter brunch, the only thing your guests will be hunting for during the Easter egg hunt will be the recipe.
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