Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer made by hard-boiling eggs, cutting them in half, and mixing the yolks with other ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The creamy yolk mixture is then spooned or piped back into the hollowed-out egg whites.
They’re often garnished with things like paprika, herbs, bacon bits, or pickles. The term “deviled” refers to the spices or zesty ingredients used to flavor the yolk filling.
Here’s a simple classic deviled eggs recipe, plus a few fun variations:
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (or Dijon)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions:
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and peel: Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel the eggs.
- Prepare the filling: Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a bowl. Mash with mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the eggs: Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with paprika and serve chilled.
Fun Variations:
- Spicy Sriracha: Add a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to the yolk mix.
- Bacon & Chive: Mix in crumbled cooked bacon and chopped chives.
- Avocado Deviled Eggs: Replace some mayo with mashed avocado.
- Pickle Relish: Add a spoonful of sweet pickle relish for tang and crunch.
- Smoked Salmon: Mix in chopped smoked salmon and a bit of dill.
Here are a few fancier and diet-friendly deviled egg variations:
1. Keto-Friendly Bacon & Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Perfect for low-carb diets.
- Filling: Egg yolks, mayo, shredded sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, a dash of garlic powder.
- Topping: Extra bacon bits, chopped green onions.
2. Avocado Lime Deviled Eggs (Paleo & Dairy-Free)
Creamy and zesty without dairy.
- Filling: Egg yolks, mashed avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt.
- Topping: Sprinkle of chili flakes or chopped cilantro.
3. Truffle Deviled Eggs (Fancy/Gourmet)
Great for parties or impressing guests.
- Filling: Egg yolks, mayo, a few drops of truffle oil, Dijon mustard.
- Topping: Microgreens or a tiny drizzle of truffle oil.
4. Vegan “Deviled” Potatoes
Egg-free, but looks and tastes similar.
- Base: Baby potatoes, halved and hollowed slightly.
- Filling: Chickpeas blended with vegan mayo, mustard, turmeric (for yellow color), black salt (for eggy flavor).
- Topping: Smoked paprika or chopped dill.