Instructions

• Start by placing the eggs in a large pot and covering them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12-15 minutes.
• After the eggs have finished cooking, carefully transfer them to a bowl of ice water or run them under cold water. This will stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Let them cool for about 5-10 minutes.
• Once cool, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water to help remove any stubborn bits of shell.
• Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set the egg whites aside on a serving platter.
• To the bowl with the yolks, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and hot sauce. Mash everything together with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. Be generous for that beautiful presentation!
• Sprinkle the filled deviled eggs with smoked paprika for a pop of color and a hint of flavor.
• Your Southern Deviled Eggs are ready to be devoured! Serve them chilled and watch them disappear from the platter in no time.