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Deviled Eggs

November 14, 2025

These classic deviled eggs disappear faster than you can set the plate down. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, quick snacks, or anytime you need an easy make-ahead appetizer.

Flavor: Creamy with a bright flavor, deviled eggs are a quick and easy go-to as a snack or appetizer.
Recommended Tools: Try using a piping tip and bag to make fancy-looking deviled eggs. A deviled egg tray is a great tool to make elegant-looking eggs that won’t slide around on the platter.
Prep Note: Make deviled eggs up to 2 days ahead and chill until ready to serve.
Time-Saving Tip: You can buy pre-boiled and perfectly shelled eggs near the deli at most grocery stores.

Why Are They Called Deviled Eggs?

The term “deviled” in the culinary world means to add zesty flavor to a dish! It originally referred to dishes with mustard, pepper, vinegar, or other lively seasonings. Deviled eggs came around once cooks started adding mustard and vinegar to the yolks.

vinegar , mayonnaise , eggs , mustard , paprika, salt and pepper with labels to make Deviled Eggs

How to Boil Eggs For Deviled Eggs

Add eggs to a saucepan and fill with cold water 1-inch above the eggs.
Bring to a rolling boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let the eggs stand for 15-17 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to an ice water bath for 5 minutes.

Deviled Egg Recipe Variations

Mix-ins like dill or sweet pickle relish and basil pesto add savory flavor to deviled eggs.
Try using Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard. Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of white vinegar.
Garnish with smoked paprika, freshly chopped dill, fresh herbs, crumbled bacon bits, a slice of black olive, or sliced green onions. For a kick of spice, sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

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mashing ingredients together to make filling for Deviled Eggs

How to Make Deviled Eggs

Boil eggs, then transfer to an ice bath and peel.
Slice eggs in half lengthwise, remove and crumble the yolks.
Mix yolks with filling ingredients (full recipe below) until smooth.
Fill the egg halves with the filling, garnish, and serve.

Holly’s Easy Egg Tips

Regardless of the cooking method, don’t skip the ice bath for the eggs. It stops the cooking process, keeping the yolks bright yellow, and helps make them easier to peel.
Make the hard-boiled eggs a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
No piping bag? Place the filling into a zippered plastic bag, cut the corner off, and use it to pipe filling into each egg.
Store prepared deviled eggs in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Add eggs to a saucepan and fill the pot with water to ½ inch above the eggs. Over high heat, bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover, remove from heat. Let the eggs stand covered for 15 to 17 minutes.
Fill a medium bowl with ice water and transfer the eggs to the ice water for 5 to 10 minutes. Peel the eggs under running cool water.
Slice the eggs in half (lengthwise). Carefully remove yolks and place them in a medium bowl, place whites on a platter.
With a fork, mash yolks into a fine crumble.
Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix until smooth.
Just before serving, fill each egg white with the creamy yolk mixture. A small spoon or piping bag can be used.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh dill weed.

Prepare hard-boiled eggs using your favorite method. Once cooked, place eggs in a bowl of cold water and ice for at least 5 minutes.
Eggs can be prepared a day in advance. Keep the whites and filling separate until ready to fill.
Use a spoon or piping bag to fill the eggs. If you don’t have a piping bag, place the creamed yolk mixture into a sandwich bag and snip off the corner. Squeeze the mixture into the whites.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftover deviled eggs can be mashed and served as an egg salad sandwich.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Party Food, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

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