Perfect your Easter brunch with these DIY devilled eggs

HYDERABAD :  Easter is this Sunday and it is a time meant to be spent creating memories with your loved ones. Even when hosting duties fall on your plate, creating the perfect brunch spread doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Try this easy-to-make Easter recipe.

Devilled Eggs with  Cajun-Spiced Walnut “Crumb” Topping

Ingredients 

• 8 eggs, hard-boiled, large
• 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise (can be reduced fat)
• 1-2 teaspoons mustard, prepared, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1-2 tablespoons chives, very finely minced

For topping

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked
• 1 heaping cup  walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• A few dashes of cayenne (opt)

Method:

• Peel the eggs, and halve them lengthwise. Pop out the yolks, and transfer to a large dinner plate. Add 2 teaspoons water, and begin to mash with a fork. As you mash, add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Continue to mash until very smooth. Alternatively, use a food processor.
• Carefully use 2 teaspoons to fill each egg white cavity with the filling, distributed evenly among them. Sprinkle the topping all over the filled eggs, and serve chilled, plain, on toast or on a salad For Cajun-Style Walnut “Crumb” Topping
• Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat. When it is warm, add the spices and stir until they are completely coated.
• Add the walnuts and salt, and keep stirring until everything is evenly distributed. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for another 5 to 8 minutes or so (until the walnuts are toasty). Be careful not to burn them!
• Stir in cayenne to taste, if desired, and remove from heat. When cool, store in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator until use.