Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Cut hard boiled eggs in half and remove yolks to a small bowl.

 

Place white onto a tray or large plate.

 

 

Add avocado to the yolks and mash mixing well the back of a spoon.

 

Add in tomatoes and onions.

 

Mix well.

 

Add in lime juice, salt, and pepper.

 

Mix well.

 

Add mixture to a piping bag and pipe into the centers of the egg whites.

 

Top with paprika and cumin.

How to boil and easily peel the perfect hard boiled egg: 

• Removed the desired quantity of eggs from the refrigerator.
• Gently place each egg into the bottom of a stock pot, then cover with water. 
• Place stockpot onto your range, on high, to bring the water to a full, rolling boil.
• Once the water is boiling, turn the heat completely off.
• Let the eggs sit in the water for 15 minutes (set a timer!)
• Carefully drain the water into a colander.
• Run cold water over the eggs for a few minutes to cool them down. 
• You can place them in an ice water bath, if desired.
• Once cooled, crack each egg by rolling it around on a hard surface (table or counter) to crack all around.
• I prefer to peel under a light stream of cold water (with the colander underneath to catch the shells!). This helps continue to cool the eggs, protect your hands, remove small bits of shell, and make it SO MUCH easier to peel all in one piece.

How to Choose the Best Avocados at the Grocery Store:

Buying avocados can be tricky. You don’t want them too hard, because they aren’t ripe yet and won’t taste right. If they’re too soft, they’ve gotten overripe, and also won’t taste right. They’re like Goldilocks, they need to be JUST RIGHT. I prefer to buy mine the day of or the day before I am using them, to make sure they’re what I want. You are looking for firm, gentle pressure, in the best avocados!

*I like to use the official California Avocados website as a reference, they’ve never failed me – not sponsored or endorsed, just my personal preference!

How to make Guacamole Deviled Eggs ahead of time:

This can be tricky, because guacamole (avocados) can quickly turn brown. I often have hard boiled eggs already made and peeled in my fridge as snacks or breakfast for my kids. You can easily boil and peel the eggs ahead of time, which is honestly most of the work in making any variety of deviled eggs.

I prefer to make the filling part, the day of serving, to ensure the avocados for the guacamole are at their best. You can make them an hour or so before your guests arrive, just cover the serving tray completely with Saran Wrap and store in the refrigerator.