Makes  24  appetizers.
 
Note: A bed of decorative lettuce leaves or alfalfa sprouts will 
keep  the eggs from sliding around a platter or shallow bowl.
 
Try one of these options:
 
     * Substitute sour cream for the mayonnaise.
 
     * Substitute mustard with Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard.
 
     * Add one of the following to the filling: 2 finely chopped 
green onions, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, 
1/2 cup chopped shrimp, crab, or salmon, 3 tablespoons crumbled blue
 cheese, 1/2 cup chopped olives, or 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
 
     * Reduce mayonnaise to 1/3 cup and add 3 teaspoons cider 
vinegar and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
 
     * Low cholesterol deviled eggs: Discard all but 2 whole egg  yolks.
 Chop 8 egg-white halves (4 whole egg-whites) and mash them with the
 remaining egg yolks. Cut the mayonnaise to 1/4 cup. Prepare as
 directed above. Makes 16 appetizers.