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Best Deviled Eggs Recipe

March 26, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

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Best Deviled Eggs Recipe- these deviled eggs are full of flavor, quick to make and perfect every time! A crowd pleaser at every holiday and the perfect snack!

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close up of deviled eggs

The perfect flavor, always creamy, and absolutely delicious!

Every holiday my mom would make the best deviled eggs, never with any measured-out ingredients, but by taste. Well she taught me and I finally wrote it out to share with you guys!

There are certain foods that show up at every holiday meal and deviled eggs are one of them.  A classic deviled eggs recipe is something everyone should have in their cooking arsenal!

Deviled eggs in dish top town view

These always turn into a show stopper! Love them!

For more holiday recipes check out:

  • Cranberry Relish 
  • No knead-bread
  • Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Creamy Pumpkin Pie
  • French Silk Pie

I’ve tried many other versions of homemade deviled eggs and this simple recipe is still my favorite. No vinegar, no relish, just simple ingredients and seasonings.

What are deviled eggs?

Deviled eggs are a creamy masked yolk, mixed with spices and place in the hard-boiled white of an egg.

According to sources (like history.com)  the deviled egg in one form or another can be traced all the way back to Ancient Rome! Crazy!

Close up up deviled egg with filling

I always love adding a little paprika on top!

What are the ingredients for deviled eggs?

  • Eggs
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Seasoning
  • Lemon Juice
deviled eggs process shots- making the filling

I like to use a potato masher to mash the yolks!

How to hard boil eggs?

Place eggs in a medium-large pot, then cover eggs with a half inch of water. Bring water to a boil and then boil the eggs for 15 minutes.

Remove eggs from boiling water and then place in an ice bath until cold.

How to make the best deviled eggs?

  • Hard boil your eggs and allow to cool
  • Peel the eggs, then slice each egg in half lengthwise (from top to bottom)
  • Place the yolk in a separate bowl, and each half of the egg whites in a serving dish
  • Mash your yolks, then stir in the mayo, mustard, seasonings and lemon juice.
  • Refrigerate the filling for 20 minutes then place a spoonful into each egg white half.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and enjoy!
deviled eggs process shots- adding the filing

If you don’t want to pipe the filing in, just scoop it in with a spoon!

Deviled Eggs in the Instant Pot?

Instant Pot deviled eggs, in my opinion, are just Instant Pot hard boiled eggs (which are great!), used in a recipe similar to this. The Instant Pot just comes in handy for cooking the eggs.

How to hard boil eggs in an instant pot?

Using the commonly referred to 5-5-5 method produces easily peeled hard boiled eggs every time.

Place eggs on top of the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Pour a cup of water over the eggs, then cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.

Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 5 more minutes, then remove the eggs and place in an ice bath for another 5 minutes. That easy!

What is the green/grey ring around the cooked yolks? 

The color is a natural reaction between sulfur in the egg white and iron in the yolk. It is fine to eat and won’t affect the flavor of the eggs. 

Deviled eggs in dish

I love how pretty these deviled eggs always look!

Other additions to deviled eggs?

  • Diced sweet pickles
  • Sour Dough Bread pieces
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions

Can I make deviled eggs ahead of time?

Absolutely! Sometimes for the holidays we would hard boil, peel, and make the egg yolk mixture the day before, then right before eating the big meal assemble the deviled eggs.

How long to leftover deviled eggs last?

I recommend eating within 3-4 days and always keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Deviled egg with platter in background

These is the best deviled eggs recipe!

Helpful Deviled Egg Tips

  • Hard-boil 14 eggs. There are always a few eggs that don’t like to peel nicely (unless you use an Instant Pot) and it’s nice to know that you don’t have to use those.
  • The use of lemon juice adds a little tang but more importantly helps keep the the yolk mixture from browning
  • You can halve this recipe for less hard boiled eggs
  • If you want a fancy look- pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites- using a Wilton #14 piping tip

What goes in the center of the deviled egg platter?

I am not entirely sure! We’ve always either put extra deviled eggs, some sweet pickles, or just a nice garnish like basil or radishes.  Let me know what you put in the center in the comments below!

There you have it! I hope you enjoyed learning out to make the best deviled eggs recipe!

For more tasty recipes check out:

  • Easy Sticky Buns
  • Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
  • Grilled Pear Salad
  • Crispy Baked Brussel Sprouts
  • Easy Egg Salad
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Best Deviled Eggs Recipe

Author: Lisa
 The best deviled egg recipe-creamy, light, and perfect every time.
5 from 3 votes
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Cook Time 15 mins
Egg Cooling Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Deviled Eggs

Ingredients
  

  • 12 eggs*
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbs mustard*
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dill
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

How to hard boil eggs?

  • Place eggs in a medium-large pot. Fill the pot with water so that the eggs are covered by about an inch of water. Bring water to a boil and let the eggs boil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place eggs in cold water adding ice if you have it. Let the eggs cool completely and then peel.
    hard boiled eggs in bowl

How to make the best deviled eggs?

  • Once peeled, cut the hardboiled eggs in half, separating the white from the yolk. In a medium sized bowl mash all the yolks.
    mashing the yolks
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper to the yolks and stir until creamy. If the mixture doesn’t look fluffy enough you may need to add more mayo or a little mustard. Taste it and add more of what it needs. I usually start with adding a little more mayo if I need more volume.
    adding ingredients to the yolks
  • Then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
    yolk mixture
  • Put a dollop of the yolk mixture into each egg white and sprinkle with paprika.
    piping the filling in
  • Enjoy!
    close up of deviled eggs

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • I usually like to hard-boil 14 eggs, that way if some don’t peel nicely I don’t have to use them.
  • *You can use yellow or Dijon mustard- both work great!
  • Instant Pot hard boiling eggs method: If using an instant pot to hard boil the eggs, place the eggs on top of the trivet, add 1 cup of water, then set the instant pot to cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes, and then cool in an ice bath for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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Post updated on 10/22/2020

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  1. Johanna M Serrano

    April 20, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!

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    • Lisa

      April 24, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Yay! So glad you like them!

      Reply

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