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Easter Decadence: JCT Kitchen’s Deviled Eggs Recipe

April 4, 2012 By Spencer

It truly is a Holy Week here in Georgia. Not only does the world get to see the beauty with which our state is blessed courtesy of the Masters, but this weekend is Easter. To me this means a few things; bright outfits, golf on TV and more southern cookin’ than you can shake a stick at. It is our family’s official celebration of the arrival of Spring and food takes center stage. We always have a spread of ham, fried chicken, biscuits, potatoes, some sort of casserole/pasta salad from my grandmother and deviled eggs.

JCT KitchenDespite all of this goodness, it wasn’t until very recently that I tried my first deviled egg. I know, I know, cue the shock and awe. I recently had the pleasure of dining at JCT Kitchen with friends, who insisted we order the deviled eggs upon hearing of my ignorance. I’m glad they did because I am now hooked.

I was charged by fellow diner Trip Reed to find the recipe and attempt to recreate that bite-sized goodness. I reached out to JCT through Twitter and they kindly sent me the following recipe. I will be making my first attempt at this recipe Sunday. Now you can also.

Enjoy.

JCT Kitchen Deviled Eggs with Country Ham
Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients
1.    10 large eggs
2.    1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (I will be using Duke’s)
3.    3 cornichons, minced
4.    2 tablespoons goat cheese, at room temperature
5.    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6.    1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
7.    2 teaspoons snipped chives
8.    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
9.    1 ounce thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto, torn into 20 pieces

  • In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice water bath until chilled, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cornichons, goat cheese, mustard, shallot and 1 teaspoon of the chives. Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Add the yolks to the bowl, mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
  •  Set the egg whites on a serving platter. Scrape the egg yolk mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe the filling into the whites; alternatively, spoon in the filling with a teaspoon. Top each egg with a piece of country ham, sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of chives and serve.

 

JCT Kitchen's Deviled Eggs

Photo via Fashion Intel

Filed Under: Food

About Spencer

Spencer is a native "Atlantan" and the co-owner of The Trot Line. In addition to TL he writes for his own blog, Life Below the Line. He is a graduate of The University of Mississippi, loves sports, art, and any excuse to tailgate.

Comments

  1. tami says

    April 4, 2012 at 9:45 am

    you’re my hero for sharing this recipe. best deviled eggs in ATL, by far.

  2. Katie Rys says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Awesome! We’re making these today! I always thought they had some kind of truffle oil on them? Guess not!

  3. Trip says

    April 8, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    After making these, I have two tips:
    1. Although I didn’t do it, the filling might have been better if it had been mixed in a food processor to make it smoother and incorporate a little more air.
    2. Don’t forget to top with some olive oil like they do at JCT.

  4. Hollis says

    April 27, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I made these for Book Club last night and they were a hit: http://instagr.am/p/J5o2wxOxYc/ I only put proscuitto on half, not knowing if everyone would be into that, but the proscuitto ones went first! Delish!

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