Guacamole Stuffed Deviled Eggs (Print View)

Egg halves filled with creamy guacamole, lime, and spice for a tasty bite-sized starter.

# Components:

→ Egg Preparation

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Guacamole Filling

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced

→ Garnish

10 - Smoked paprika, for dusting
11 - Extra cilantro leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Arrange eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Heat to a boil over medium-high, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Completely peel eggs, then slice in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
03 - Gently remove yolks from all halves and place in a mixing bowl. Mash yolks thoroughly with a fork until crumbly.
04 - Halve avocado, remove pit and skin, add flesh to yolks. Mash together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add minced red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt, ground black pepper, and diced tomato to the mash. Stir until uniformly blended.
06 - Pipe or spoon guacamole mixture into egg white halves, filling neatly.
07 - Dust tops with smoked paprika and adorn with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate until service or serve promptly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These deviled eggs taste like party food but come together in a snap.
  • Every bite is creamy, zesty, and just a little bit surprising—perfect for impressing without fuss.
02 -
  • If you skip the ice bath, peeling becomes a battlefield—learned that the hard way.
  • Adding lime juice right after mashing keeps the avocado vibrant green instead of dull brown, making all the difference.
03 -
  • Let fresh lime juice sit in the filling for a minute to meld flavors before stuffing eggs.
  • A little smoked paprika goes a long way—don't overdo it, or you'll overpower the guacamole.
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