Preparation:
Place eggs in a 10-12 quart Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to completely cover eggs. Bring to a full boil over high heat; immediately set a kitchen timer for 12 minutes. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil. Partially fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes.
When timer sounds, drain eggs at once; place into iced water. Peel eggs as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Slice peeled eggs in half lengthwise; carefully scoop yolks into a 2 quart bowl. Place whites on a serving platter; set aside.
Add all remaining ingredients except paprika and olives to yolks. Using back of a fork, mash yolks until blended. Using a spoon, fill each white with a portion of filling, rounding off top.
Or, for a more elegant presentation, spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2"star tip. Pipe filling into whites. Sprinkle stuffed eggs with paprika; place an olive slice in center of each.
Makes 48 stuffed egg halves. |
