Deviled Eggs With A Kick! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs, hard boiled and peeled
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (hot)
1 tablespoon green onion, diced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 jalapeno, diced (optional)

Preparation

Cut peeled eggs in half and carefully remove yolks with a small spoon. Set aside eggs on an egg plate or regular serving plate.
Place yolks in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.
Add lemon zest, thyme, mustard, sugar, mayonaise, and green onion.
Mix. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons into each egg.
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle with hot smoked paprika.
Refrigerate at least one hour.