How to Make Deviled Eggs

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Popular all over Europe and the United States, deviled eggs are a classic side dish, enjoyed by many as a party food.^{[1]
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Research source} The eggs can be topped with your favorite toppings including bacon, salmon and anchovies. There are a variety of ways to make deviled eggs, and all of them are delicious—just follow these steps.

Ingredients

Classic Deviled Eggs

6 peeled and boiled eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika

Southern Deviled Eggs

7 large hard boiled and peeled eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
2 sliced sweet gherkin pickles
1 teaspoon pimentos

Bacon Guacamole Deviled Eggs

6 peeled and boiled eggs
1 large mashed avocado
2 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon
1 finely diced jalapeño
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 tablespoons diced tomato
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
1 pinch chili powder

Deviled Eggs Canapés

6 hard boiled eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/3 ounce melted butter
1 tablespoon crème fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped chives
3 tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon caviar
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Classic Deviled Eggs

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hard boil and Peel 6 eggs.
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Slice the eggs in half lengthwise.

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Remove the yolks. Scoop them out with a teaspoon and place them into a medium-sized bowl.
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Mash the yolks. Mash the yolks with a fork or spoon until you have a creamy mixture.
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Add the other ingredients to the yolk. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp. white vinegar, 1 tsp. yellow mustard, 1/8 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper to the yolk. Mix these ingredients well.
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Scoop the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Scoop them evenly back into the egg whites using a teaspoon, or pipe into the halves with a large-tipped icing bag.
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Garnish. Sprinkle the egg whites with paprika.
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Serve. Place the eggs on a serving platter. To store them, place them in the refrigerator.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Southern Deviled Eggs

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Peel and hard boil 7 eggs.
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Halve the eggs lengthwise.
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Scoop out the yolks with a spoon. Place them in a small bowl.
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Mash the yolks. You can mash them with a fork until they're nice and creamy.
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Add ingredients to the yolks. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoon (22.2 ml). sweet pickle relish, and 1 tsp. prepared mustard to the yolks. Mash these ingredients together until they're evenly mixed.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture. Make sure to fill them evenly. Just scoop out the yolk with a teaspoon and place it into the eggs. The eggs should be cooled by the time you do this.
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Garnish the eggs. Sprinkle a dash of paprika onto the eggs and sprinkle 2 sliced sweet gherkin pickles and 1 tsp. pimentos over them.
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Serve. Place the eggs on a serving platter. To store them, place them in the refrigerator.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Bacon Guacamole Deviled Eggs

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Peel and hard boil 6 eggs.^{[2]
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Scoop the yolks out of the egg halves. Use a teaspoon to do this carefully. Place the yolks into a bowl.
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Mash the yolks. Mash the yolks until they have a creamy consistency.
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Mix the other ingredients with the yolks. Mix 1 large mashed avocado, 2 tbsp. cooked and crumbled bacon, 1 finely diced jalapeño, 1 tbsp. diced red onion, 2 tbsp. diced tomato, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml). lime juice, and 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro with the yolks. Mash them together until the texture is rich and creamy.
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Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
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Place a tbsp. of the yolk mixture back into each egg white. Use a teaspoon to carefully scoop the yolk back into the egg whites.
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Garnish. Garnish the eggs with a pinch of chili powder and a tbsp. of bacon.^{[3]
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Serve. Place the eggs on a serving platter. To store, cover loosely and place in the refrigerator.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Deviled Eggs Canapés

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Peel and hard boil 6 eggs. If you add lots of salt to the water, the eggs will be easier to peel.^{[4]
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Carefully slice the eggs in half.
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Scoop out the yolks with a teaspoon. Gently squeeze the egg as you nudge the yolk out of the egg with the spoon.
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Place the yolks in a food processor. If you don't have a food processor, you can just mash them up with a fork or a potato masher.
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Add 3 tbsp. mayonnaise to the egg yolks. Use a spoon to add the mayonnaise and blend the mayonnaise and egg yolks together until you've created a smooth mixture.
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Melt 1/3 oz. of butter. Place the butter in a microwave-safe dish and heat it for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is completely melted. Make sure to cover the dish to prevent it from splattering.
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Add 1/3 oz. of melted butter to the mixture. Stir the mixture together.
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Scoop the yolk back into the egg whites. Just use a teaspoon to carefully distribute the yolk evenly into the egg whites. The eggs should be cooled by the time you do this.
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Garnish the eggs. Use a teaspoon to heap a small dollop of crème fraiche onto the eggs, then add a small dollop of caviar on top and sprinkle a few chives over as a finishing touch. Sprinkle them with paprika to taste.
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Serve. Place these eggs on a serving platter and get ready to impress your guests. Place on a serving platter and serve to your guests. To store them, place them in the refrigerator.

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Community Q&A

Question

Can I put Worcestershire sauce on deviled eggs?

Community Answer

Yes, you can, feel free to incorporate any spices/sauces into your yolk mix to figure out what you like.
Question

Can I put dill herbs on the deviled eggs as a garnish?

Community Answer

Yes, dill herbs make a delicious garnish for deviled eggs.
Question

How many servings will this recipe make?

Community Answer

All of the recipes make six deviled eggs, with the exception of southern deviled eggs, which makes seven.