The Blue Willow Inn’s Deviled Eggs
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These sunny ovals are so treasured in the South—no church supper or holiday party is complete without them—that deviled egg plates are prized family heirlooms. Located in a mansion said to have been the inspiration for Tara in Gone With the Wind, the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, Ga., prepares their eggs on the mild side. Read more about the origins of your favorite Super Bowl party foods
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7 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp prepared mustard (Dijon, if spicier eggs are desired)
1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Sweet paprika
6 stuffed green olives, halved, for garnish
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp prepared mustard (Dijon, if spicier eggs are desired)
1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Sweet paprika
6 stuffed green olives, halved, for garnish
directions:
1. Cut 6 of the eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks.
2. In a medium bowl, combine yolks with the remaining whole egg, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, optional jalapeno peppers, salt, and pepper. Mash well with a fork, until smooth.
3. Using a small spoon, gently fill egg whites with yolk mixture. Dust with paprika, and garnish each with ½ olive. Serve chilled.
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Serves 6. Per Serving: 140 cal, 3g carbs, 7g protein, 10g fat, 220mg chol, 450mg sodium, 0g fiber
