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Creamy Green Eggs and Ham Deviled Eggs with Avocado

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A quick and easy deviled eggs recipe featuring creamy avocado and smoky ham, perfect for parties and casual snacks with a vibrant green color and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 ounces cooked ham, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to ensure easy peeling and perfectly cooked yolks.
  3. Gently tap eggs to crack the shells, then peel under cool running water if needed. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks into a mixing bowl.
  4. Mash the yolks with 1 ripe avocado using a fork until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice to the mashed mixture. Mix well.
  6. Fold in 2 ounces finely diced cooked ham.
  7. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting for the saltiness of the ham.
  8. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half generously with the green creamy mixture.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh chives and a pinch of smoked paprika over the filled eggs.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use a ripe but firm avocado to avoid watery filling. The ice bath after boiling eggs helps with easy peeling. Taste the filling before adding extra salt due to the saltiness of ham. Piping the filling looks prettier but spooning works well too. Prepare filling and eggs separately and fill just before serving for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; avoid freezing.

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Keywords: deviled eggs, avocado, ham, creamy, party appetizer, easy recipe, green deviled eggs, brunch, snack

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