Name: Southern Deviled Eggs
Yield: Makes 18 deviled eggs
Ingredients: 9 large eggs; 1/3 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann's); 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons scallion (white part only), minced; 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced; Paprika, to taste; Tarragon leaves, for garnish

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

The recipe and introductory text below are reprinted with permission from Gameday Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson.

A fixture at pregame festivities at any SEC athletic contest, these little devils are simple to make. For a bit of added showmanship, keep the components (the cooked egg whites and the yolk mixture) separate until you get to the game. Assembling them on-site keeps them from getting watery (and makes it look like you know what you're doing).

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