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Mother-In-Law Eggs

Mother-In-Law Eggs are tangy, peppery deviled eggs with a gentle sweetness from a touch of sugar and a lively heat from spicy and hot mustards. The silky yolk filling contrasts with the cool, tender whites, while paprika and briny pimento-stuffed olives add color and a savory pop. Perfect for potlucks, holiday spreads, or any gathering where a bold bite-sized appetizer shines.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Mother-In-Law Eggs
  1. 1

    Place the eggs in a medium saucepan in a single layer and add water to cover them by 1 inch.

  2. 2

    Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Remove from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain.

  5. 5

    Cool the eggs under cold running water, then peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise.

  6. 6

    Scoop the yolks into a large bowl and mash the yolks with a fork.

  7. 7

    Stir the mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, hot mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper into the mashed yolks until well combined.

  8. 8

    Spoon the mixture into a quart-size resealable plastic bag.

  9. 9

    Snip a corner off the plastic bag.

  10. 10

    Squeeze the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle each stuffed egg with paprika and top with an olive half.