Spicy Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a favorite for picnics or holiday meals. Give your next batch an added kick of flavor with smoked cheese and cayenne pepper.

Recipe Ingredients:

12 large hard-boiled eggs
2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup finely shredded smoked cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Pimento strips

Cooking Directions:

1. Shell eggs; cut in half. Remove yolks; set whites aside.
2. Mash yolks well in medium bowl; beat in all remaining except pimento strips until fluffy.
3. Using a pastry bag, pipe yolk mixture back into whites. Cover and chill.
4. Before serving, garnish eggs with two strips of pimento crisscrossed atop.

Makes 24 deviled egg appetizers.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.