The Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
Deviled eggs are one of those foods that you love to see on the table around the holidays, or at pot lucks. This is a classic recipe and I think it’s the best deviled eggs recipe because it’s so simple and delicious.
Easy Deviled Eggs
We loved deviled eggs around here and when I made this recipe the other day my son was thrilled because he knew he’d get to eat a bunch of them.
When we have potlucks at church we always get so excited to see them. And, they are almost always the first food to disappear because everyone loves them.
I’ve seen deviled eggs made so many different ways, and they are all fantastic. But, we grew up making them with only a few simple ingredients including mayo and mustard.
They are super duper easy to make and always turn out tasty and creamy.
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Deviled Eggs?
- Eggs
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Paprika
- Salt
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Tips for deviled eggs:
- Make sure you boil the eggs completely. I bring the water to a full rolling boil, remove the pan from the burner, place the lid on top, and let them sit for 12 minutes.
- Place the eggs in a large bowl of ice and water and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Start peeling the eggs while running them under cold water. If you get an egg or two that doesn’t want to peel easily, don’t worry because they will still taste great and no one will look at the bottom of the egg (they will be too worried about getting it into their mouth)!
- Once you peel and slice the eggs, gently turn them over and let the yolks fall into the bowl.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Once you’ve boiled the eggs and let them cool, peel them and cut them in half.
Add the yolks to a medium-sized bowl and use a fork to mash them into small pieces.
Next, add the mustard, mayonnaise, and salt, and mix well.
I used plain mustard, but you can use dijon if you’d like a little bit more of a kick. Spicy mustard is also a great choice for this recipe.
I always take a little taste before I add them to the whites, to make sure I like the flavor. You can always add a little more mayo or mustard if needed.
Once you’ve mixed everything together, scoop it into a baggie and cut off one of the corners. You will be squeezing the egg mixture through the baggie.
Just snip off a small amount, because you don’t want too big of a hole or too much of the mixture will come out.
Squeeze the mixture into each egg white.
Top the eggs with a little bit of paprika and you’re all done.
Can I make the eggs in advance?
Yes, you can make the eggs the day before, just be sure to keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Ideas for garnishing deviled eggs
- Crumbled bacon
- Sriracha
- Cilantro
- Black olives
- Green olives
- Black pepper
- Small bits of ham
- Jalapeños
Recipes that go well with eggs:
- Mouthwatering Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw is a great side dish to eat with eggs.
- You can’t go wrong with homemade potato salad on the table, especially at picnics and potlucks.
- Some moist Jiffy cornbread, along with coleslaw and eggs is the perfect start to side dish heaven.
The Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Boil the eggs, allow them to cool, and peel them.
- Cut the eggs in half and add the cooked yolks to a bowl.
- Next, mash the yolks with a fork until they are crumbly.
- Add the mustard, mayonnaise, and salt and mix well.
- Scoop the mixture into a baggie and snip off one corner.
- Squeeze the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
- Sprinkle paprika on top and serve.
Is there a trick to hard boiling the eggs so the yolk is centered? My are always lopsided.
I am not sure how well it works, but you can try stirring often while the eggs are boiling and that might help keep them centered. Mine are always lopsided, too.