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    Best Deviled Eggs Recipe

    Published: Mar 13, 2023 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This is the best deviled eggs recipe! These deviled eggs are easy to make with 6 ingredients and are a healthy & delicious appetizer! Learn how to make deviled eggs with our step-by-step photos & video!

    9 Deviled Eggs garnished with dill and paprika

    Deviled eggs are one of my favorite party appetizers to serve in the springtime or for any holiday (Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

    This deviled eggs recipe is easy to make with 6 simple ingredients! They're flavorful and healthy and so delicious you won't be able to eat just one (or make this recipe for the best egg salad ever).

    overhead photo of 14 Deviled Eggs on a platter garnished with dill and paprika

    Deviled Eggs Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this Deviled Eggs Recipe
    • Dijon Mustard. choose your favorite mustard variety, you can use yellow or honey mustard in place of Dijon, if desired.
    • Lemon juice. freshly squeezed or bottled lemon juice both work well. You can also substitute pickle juice for lemon juice!
    • Paprika/dill. These ingredients are garnishes and are optional, but recommended.
    a hand holding a Deviled Egg garnished with dill and paprika

    How to Make Deviled Eggs

    Let's walk through how to make deviled eggs step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video.

    Hard Boil the Eggs

    Begin this recipe by hard boiling the eggs. I have included a fail-proof method to boil eggs to make the perfect deviled eggs!

    Begin by placing the eggs in a saucepan in a single layer. Then fill the pot with cold water until it covers the egg by at least 1”.

    Then, bring the water to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.

    After one minute, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered on the warm burner for 10 minutes.

    two photos showing how to boil eggs for deviled eggs

    During this time, prepare an ice water bath.

    After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water bath. Then chill the hard-boiled eggs until cooled completely either in the ice bath or in the refrigerator.

    I often boil the eggs the day before I make this recipe and store them overnight in an airtight container.

    two photos showing boiled eggs being put into an ice water bath

    Make the deviled eggs

    Once chilled, carefully remove the shells from the hardboiled eggs.

    Discard the shells then cut each boiled egg in half lengthwise.

    two photos showing peeling and halving hard boiled eggs to make deviled eggs

    Then, carefully remove the yolks and put them in a medium bowl and arrange the egg white halves on a platter.

    Mash the yolks with a fork or potato masher until fine crumbs are formed.

    two photos showing How to Make Deviled Eggs - mashing the yolks

    Then, add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper to the yolks, and stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

    two photos showing How to Make Deviled Eggs - combining the yolks and wet ingredients

    Spoon about ½ to 1 tablespoon of the yolk mixture into the well of each hardboiled egg white halves. The filling amount will depend on the size of the eggs.

    two photos showing how to assemble deviled eggs

    Then, garnish with a dusting of paprika or a sprinkle of fresh minced dill. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    9 Deviled Eggs garnished with dill and paprika

    Serve

    Serve chilled as an appetizer or side dish to your favorite spring recipes or on special holidays like Thanksgiving, etc.

    a deviled egg with a bite taken out of it garnished with dill and paprika

    Store

    Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

    up close overhead photo of 6 Deviled Eggs

    Recipe FAQs

    Should you make deviled eggs the night before or the day of?

    I always hard-boil the eggs the day before I make deviled eggs to ensure they are sufficiently chilled. I prefer to assemble them the day I plan on serving them, but you can make them the night before and store them in the refrigerator.

    How long should eggs boil for deviled eggs?

    My favorite method for boiling eggs that peel easily for deviled eggs is to boil them for one minute, then let sit in the warm water for 10 minutes. See the recipe for complete instructions.

    Should deviled eggs be served cold?

    Yes, always serve deviled eggs chilled.

    How far ahead can I prepare deviled eggs?

    You can prepare them up to 1 day in advance.

    How do you peel a hard boiled egg without the shell sticking?

    Follow the method provided in this recipe to make boiled eggs whose shells peel off easily. You can also add 1 tsp of vinegar to the water while boiling.

    How do you peel a hard boiled egg without the shell sticking?

    Gently tap the egg on a hard surface to release the shell from the white before peeling.

    Overhead photo of a plate with 16 deviled eggs garnished with paprika and dill.

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    Deviled Eggs

    Best Deviled Eggs Recipe

    Laura
    This is the best deviled eggs recipe! These deviled eggs are easy to make with simple ingredients and are a healthy & delicious appetizer! Learn how to make deviled eggs with our step-by-step photos & video!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chilling 12 hrs
    Total Time 12 hrs 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Deviled Eggs
    Calories 64 kcal

    Equipment

    • 5 Quart Sauce Pan
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 eggs
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 TBS Dijon mustard
    • ½ tsp lemon juice
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt or to taste
    • ⅛ tsp Pepper or lemon pepper to taste
    • Paprika or fresh dill for garnishing
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    Instructions
     

    To hard boil eggs:

    • Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer.
    • Fill with cold water until it covers the egg by at least 1”.
    • Bring water to a boil, then boil for 1 minute.
    • After one minute, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered on the warm burner for 10 minutes.
    • During this time, prepare an ice water bath.
    • After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water bath.
    • Chill until cooled completely either in the ice bath or in the refrigerator (I often store them overnight in an airtight container).

    Make the deviled eggs

    • Once chilled, carefully remove the shells from the hardboiled eggs, discard the shells.
    • Cut each boiled egg in half lengthwise.
    • Carefully remove the yolks and put them in a medium bowl and arrange the egg white halves on a platter.
    • Mash the yolks with a fork or potato masher until fine crumbs are formed.
    • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper to the yolks, stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
    • Spoon about ½ to 1 tablespoon of the yolk mixture into the well of each hardboiled egg half. Garnish with a dusting of paprika or a sprinkle of fresh minced dill.
    • Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions
    • Dijon Mustard. choose your favorite mustard variety, you can use yellow or honey mustard in place of Dijon, if desired.
    • Lemon juice. freshly squeezed or bottled lemon juice both work well. You can also substitute pickle juice for lemon juice!
    • Paprika/dill. These ingredients are garnishes and are optional, but recommended.
    Store
    Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1deviled egg (half)Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg
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    1. Nyssa

      March 16, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      These deviled eggs were so delicious! Everyone enjoyed them 🙂

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      • Laura

        March 16, 2023 at 2:41 pm

        Thank you so much Nyssa! I'm so glad you all enjoyed them!

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