Guacamole Stuffed Deviled Eggs (Printable version)

Deviled eggs with guacamole filling, combining avocado, lime, and herbs for a vibrant, satisfying appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Eggs

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Remove egg yolks gently and place in a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with a fork until smooth.
04 - Cut avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into the bowl with yolks. Mash together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add red onion, jalapeño if desired, cilantro, lime juice, salt, ground black pepper, and diced tomato. Mix until fully incorporated.
06 - Spoon or pipe the guacamole mixture into the egg white halves, ensuring even filling.
07 - Dust with smoked paprika and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The guacamole filling keeps everything fresh, making each bite a surprise twist on a familiar snack.
  • This recipe is so quick to assemble, you can whip it up minutes before guests arrive and still look like you planned ahead.
02 -
  • If you rush peeling warm eggs, the whites will tear and the filling won’t sit nicely—it’s worth waiting for that ice bath.
  • Bumping up the lime juice keeps the avocado green—even leftovers stay bright for hours instead of fading too quickly.
03 -
  • Always seed and drain the tomato well to avoid watery filling and soggy eggs.
  • Mash the yolks and avocado together thoroughly—no one likes a chunky surprise in deviled eggs.
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