Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

I have friends who make these regularly for potluck events and they swear by putting the filling in a small plastic baggie, cutting off the corner and using it as an impromptu pastry bag. This is a much easier way to fill the shells of the whites than using a spoon. They even transport the whites and filling this way and then fill them up at the destination. Yum! (And yes to capers and butter!)

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Add a tablespoon of softened butter. Julia Child's trick, makes them just bit more luxurious.

I've started pinpricking the eggs prior to boiling and have had gloriously simple peeling ever since. Thanks for sharing all the recipes- I've often made them last minute so great to have some more options. The people complaining about the health issues of piping through the corner of a baggie seriously need to find something real to complain about.

Since a stroke, I have significant disabilities and am no longer able to cook things requiring boiling water. I put the eggs into a mini muffin tin and bake them at 325 for 30 minutes. Immediately dunk into ice water and crack to make the peeling easy. Works for me and no one-handed handling of boiling water. Also, a little bit of dill added to the yolk mixture is an amazing addition to the taste.

One of the issues with hard boiled eggs is getting the shells off without damaging the eggs. Somewhere on the internet I discovered a sure fire way to make hard boiled eggs so that there is no issue with removing the shells. Steam the eggs! Use a double boiler and place cold eggs into the steamer basket and steam for 13 minutes. Plunge eggs into cold/ice water.
This method has never failed me in having perfect eggs without having parts of the egg come off with the shell.

Is this heresy? A couple of teaspoons of sweet pickle juice in lieu of vinegar.

Nothing to add here, but just wanted to say I love reading everyone's variations on a classic. I'm taking notes on all of them!

My mother's recipe from Pennsylvania Dutch country uses dry mustard (Coleman's) and a few drops of red wine vinegar in addition to the mayo, salt & pepper. Add mustard and vinegar in small amounts until you get the taste desired - you can always add more, but can't subtract! They are called Deviled Eggs for a reason. Garnish with parsley & paprika. Everyone loves these and one never makes enough to please the crowd.

Have used horseradish for about 4 decades to perk the eggs up a bit. Like the eggs to bite back.

To make peeling much easier, start with eggs at least a week old and use a push-pin to puncture the round bottoms. Then drop them into gently boiling water for 40 seconds or so. Turn heat down to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Drain and rattle eggs around the pan to crack the shells. Immerse in ice water and let them get totally cold. Peel under cold tap water. To end up with centered yolks, store carton on its side in the fridge.

Wonderful recipe and very adaptable. For a dozen eggs I added 2 tablespoons softened butter (my grandmother used to add melted butter), about 1 tablespoon chopped capers and about 1/8 teaspoon red wine vinegar to the recipe. I also sprinkled each egg white half with a tiny pinch of kosher salt. Superb!

YAY! A recipe I recognize, and which doesn't add weird additional ingredients. This is THE gold standard for deviled eggs. ALWAYS use Coleman's dry mustard (the deviling factor) - Dijon isn't the same at all - and a tiny pinch of curry powder is optional. My mother made them as part of our ritual picnic lunch for the beach in the 60's and 70's...fill the halves, pair them back together and wrap each egg in a small bit of plastic wrap; all tucked in a Tupperware.

Might help to sprinkle a little salt on the egg white before filling it too.

I like to include sweet pickle relish!

For easy peeling after shocking the eggs in the ice bath, peel them under warm running water. For some reason this works, even with fresh eggs. I’m guessing the 2 changes in temperature loosen up the shells.

The classic Deviled Eggs were so well received at the bridge luncheon, the little extra chives mixed with the dill, is a perfect match. I will definitely make these little Devils for any gathering, so classic and delicious.

Instead of tabasco sauce, I use the liquid from Trappey peppers in vinegar. I also use a lot of mustard. I like my deviled eggs a little spicy. I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise for a little creaminess.

The filling isn't complete if you don't stir in some capers after you moosh it up.

We’ve always made sweet “deviled” eggs. Mayo, sweet pickle relish, mustard powder, and pickle relish syrup or agave. We also color the egg whites with food coloring.

Whip the yolks with some water in a Cuisinart. This produces a mouse-like texture that everyone loves. Yes pipe from a baggie.

I often garnish with Cayenne pepper instead of paprika.

For the filling, mix Kraft Sandwich Spread, some yellow mustard, and a touch of mayonnaise to the yolks. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.(I steam my eggs from a recipe I found in the NYT several years ago. Pour one inch of water in a pot. When it comes to a boil, carefully lower your eggs into the water. Place the lid on the pot. Boil gently for exactly 11 minutes! Remove eggs and cool on the counter. DO NOT SUBMERGE INTO COLD WATER. These eggs peel effortlessly without that step.)

Good recipe similar to one I've used for many years except I like to add a bit of sweet relish (to taste).

A full proof way to hard boil eggs is to steam them. Use a double boiler and steam the eggs for 13 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath. This method has worked for us for several years and keeps the membrane from adhering to the shell and the egg. Give it a try.

My understanding is the reason they are called "Deviled Eggs" is because they have "deviled ham" in them. That is how my mother made them. You can buy a little can of deviled ham in the grocery store-the perfect amount for a dozen eggs.

Instantpot your eggs for 5 minutes. Start with an inch of hot tap h2o and instant release.

What “classic” American cook would use dijon? I agree with the others on the change of mustard—use the Coleman’s powdered mustard and some vinegar, or just use classic yellow mustard.

Perfecto!

Made these for our party yesterday. I only got a chance to have one before they were all gone. I did add a little extra mustard and a little garlic powder. Definitely keeping this recipe for other events