Mardi Gras Deviled Eggs
A colorful twist on classic deviled eggs, enhanced with Cajun seasoning for a flavorful appetizer perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Paprika or additional Cajun seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot, covering them with water, and bringing to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12-15 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and cool them in ice water.
- Once cool, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of paprika or additional Cajun seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for better flavor. For a creamier texture, add more mayonnaise. Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to fit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, Mardi Gras, appetizer, Cajun, party food
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