This is the BEST Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe! It’s a quick and easy appetizer or healthy snack that’s filled with simple ingredients and ready in a flash.
This is the BEST Deviled Egg Recipe is my go-to recipe for delicious deviled eggs! So easy and always a favorite!
Since we have backyard chickens we are always looking for ways to use up our abundance of chicken eggs. That’s where these deviled eggs come in.
The Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
Whenever I make a batch of these eggs they always disappear so fast. It’s a good thing this recipe takes just a few minutes to make cause my kids demolish them in no time.Want to save this recipe?
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How to Hard Boil Eggs
To make deviled eggs you’ll need to first hard boil your eggs. I have a great tutorial on how to do cook eggs using three different methods with excellent results.
Lately I’ve been making my hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot and they’re SO EASY!
Place 1 cup of water in your pressure cooker and then place a rack over the water.
Lay your eggs on the rack and set the pressure cooker to Manual for 5 minutes with the valve closed.
Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest of the way.
Place the eggs directly in an ice bath for 5 minutes and you’re ready to peel!
halved hard boiled eggs on white cutting board.
Ingredients for Deviled Eggs
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need to make a creamy deviled egg filling. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
Eggs – cooked hard boiled, cooled and peeled
Mayo
Sour Cream
Pickle Relish
Yellow Mustard
Salt, Pepper, Paprika
Green Onions
ingredients for deviled egg filling in bowl with fork.
How to Make Best Deviled Eggs
Preparing deviled eggs is super easy to do, let me walk you through the simple steps.
Peel and Halve Eggs
Once your eggs are cooked and cooled, peel and discard the shells. Slice the eggs lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks and place them in a bowl. Set the egg white shells aside on a serving dish.
Make Filling
Combine the mayo, sour cream, pickle relish, mustard, salt and pepper with the egg yolk in the bowl.
Mash the filling with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
Combine the Deviled Egg filling ingredients in a bowl and mash until desired consistency. Fill up the egg whites and enjoy!
Fill Egg Whites
Scoop the filling into the halved egg whites and sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika and diced green onions.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Use ingredients you probably already have in your pantry for an easy and quick egg appetizer!
Deviled Egg Recipe Variations
What I love most about deviled eggs is that you can make simple little changes to the recipe to make it your own!
Swap out the sour cream for plain greek yogurt.
Instead of pickle relish you could add chopped green olives or a dash of horseradish.
Use a granulated spicy mustard for a little more kick.
Add a little bit of garlic powder for a more savory flavor.
A classic deviled egg uses regular paprika for garnish, but I love the smoky flavor of smoked paprika… try both to see which you prefer!
How To Store Deviled Eggs
If you want to make Deviled Eggs ahead of time, the key is to keep the egg whites and filling separate until you’re just a few hours away from serving.
Wrap the egg whites in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Keep the filling in a covered dish in the fridge as well. Assemble just before serving.
Deviled Eggs should be consumed within 3 to 4 days of being cooked.
Can You Freeze Deviled Eggs?
No, you should NOT freeze deviled eggs.
Texture: The whites of deviled eggs and hard-boiled eggs become rubbery and release water when frozen.
Food safety: The USDA recommends against freezing hard-cooked eggs.
These Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe is a family favorite! So easy and always the first thing to go at parties and potlucks!
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