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Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika or chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Directions

1. When ready to make the deviled eggs, crack the shells on all sides and peel; cut the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
2. Combine the yolks with a sprinkle of salt, the mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne in a bowl and mash the mixture until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more mustard and cayenne.
4. Carefully spoon the filling back into the whites.
5. Sprinkle the tops with paprika and serve or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a day.

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