Ranch Style Deviled Eggs

Artwork by Shirley McMurtrie

Make this a day ahead. You will have enough to do the day of the party.

RANCH STYLE DEVILED EGGS
12 eggs
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 ounce envelope dry Ranch seasoning mix
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional parsley for garnish

Place eggs in large saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. Drain cooking water and cover eggs with cold water. Peel eggs and halve lengthwise.
Transfer cooked egg yolks to mixing bowl. Set eggs whites aside on large platter. Add mayonnaise to egg yolks along with dry Ranch dressing, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Mash until smooth. Fill egg halves with yolk mixture using a 1 inch scoop. Garnish with additional parsley. Chill, covered in plastic wrap, until ready to serve. Makes 24 servings.