Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

The best deviled egg recipe, made slightly sweet and extra creamy thanks to the addition of butter.  4.98 from 985 votes

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• ¼ cup mayo (55g)
• 1 Tablespoon butter softened to room temperature
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons sweet gherkin pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
• paprika for sprinkling
• bacon pieces (optional)

Instructions

How To Hard Boil Eggs

• Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water.  
• Transfer to stovetop over high heat until water begins to boil.
• Boil for one minute, cover with lid, and remove from heat.  Allow to sit for 17 minutes and then drain and transfer to an ice bath.    
• Peel eggs and set aside and cool before slicing.

How To Make Deviled Eggs

• Slice eggs in half lengthwise.  
• Remove yolks and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.  
• Add mayo, butter, mustards, pickle juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.  Use a fork to mash well.
• Spoon filling into each egg white.  Sprinkle with paprika and bacon (if using) and serve.  
• If desired, top with a small slice of sweet gherkin pickle, as seen in pictures