Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

12 hard-boiled large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles
3 tablespoons finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds
24 maraschino cherries

Method:

1. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, pickles, chopped cherries, mustard, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika, chipotle pepper and sesame seeds. Top each with a cherry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

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