11 Delicious Deviled Egg Recipes with To-Die-For Toppings (2024)

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It doesn't get better than a tray of deviled eggs.

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Updated on March 20, 2024

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11 Delicious Deviled Egg Recipes with To-Die-For Toppings (3)

Only one dish makes the perfect appetizer, Easter brunch addition, and picnic side: deviled eggs. Try our creative fillings and fancy deviled egg toppings to upgrade your favorite hard-boiled snack. Think outside the plain paprika garnish with our deviled egg recipes that include flavors such as jalapeño popper, smoked salmon, and Greek, to name a few.

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Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs

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Bacon is sure to amp up your deviled eggs' popularity. To prep this fan-favorite recipe in no time, start with hard-boiled eggs from the supermarket. Otherwise, make hard-boiled eggs at home. (It's quick and easy.) To finish the dish, sprinkle on crisp bacon crumbles and fresh green onion slivers.

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Deviled Eggs

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Looking for the classic approach to deviled eggs? This easy deviled egg recipe is spot-on. We stick to the basics with a deviled egg filling made from mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Top with fresh parsley and paprika for a simple, yet sophisticated finish.

Test Kitchen Tip: Once you've nailed the classic deviled egg recipe, go for one of our variations such as Italian-style or curry and crab.

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Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs

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These deviled eggs come with a fiery kick that's peppery, crunchy, and oh-so-tasty. Fill the eggs with a heaping mixture of jalapeño, bacon, and green onion, then stick a homemade cheese crisp in the center. If you're in a rush, this delicious appetizer recipe can come together 30 minutes before your party. Don't forget to add a quick sprinkle of chili powder over the final product—if you dare—to make this deviled egg recipe its best.

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Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

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Bet you haven't had deviled eggs like this before! Get ready to impress everyone at your next gathering with this indulgent fried deviled egg recipe. After boiling, the hard-boiled eggs get dredged in a panko mixture and fried to crispy perfection. Use the traditional deviled egg filling or try our bacon-tomato variation.

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Paleo Avocado Deviled Eggs

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Even if you don't follow a Paleo diet, you're going to love this healthy deviled egg recipe. Vibrant green avocado and Paleo mayonnaise (we've got a homemade recipe for that, too!) make the ultra-smooth filling. The deviled eggs get a bit of tang and heat from lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.

Test Kitchen Tip: Place yolks and other filling ingredients in a resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; mash contents to mix. Snip off a corner of the bag; squeeze bag to pipe yolk mixture into white halves.

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Perfect Pair Deviled Eggs

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Have some picky eaters in the house that only eat deviled eggs with or without relish? This deviled egg recipe from Trisha Yearwood will keep everyone at the Easter table satisfied. Instead of doing just one deviled egg filling, you'll do half ("his" filling) with mayo and the other half ("her" filling) with relish.

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Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs

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These pretty-in-pink eggs stand out on a crowded brunch plate. A quick soak in fresh beet juice infuses each bite with earthy flavor and bold color. Bookmark this pretty deviled egg recipe for Mother's Day brunch or a creative Easter idea.

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Spider Halloween Deviled Eggs

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Who says deviled eggs are just for Easter? Plan to serve these fun deviled eggs at your next Halloween gathering. The secret to our green deviled egg center is fresh avocado, mustard, and a squeeze of lime. To achieve the fun spider web egg-dyeing effect that's safe to eat, we let the cooked eggs sit in a black food coloring mix.

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Smoky Tea Deviled Eggs

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This take on the classic deviled egg recipe draws inspiration from Chinese tea eggs. Here, they are marinated in a mix of tea, soy sauce, and five-spice powder overnight before being filled with a creamy smoked salmon mixture. Top the finished deviled eggs with cracked pink peppercorns and chopped chives.

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Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

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What makes this the best deviled egg recipe we've ever tasted? Two tablespoons of butter in the filling. The result is a luscious, creamy topper that can't be achieved with mayonnaise alone. Round out the dish with yellow mustard and a sprinkle of paprika.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Deviled Eggs

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Don't just take our word for how delicious this deviled egg recipe is. As one reviewer shared, "I made this for the first time, rather than the same usual deviled egg recipe. It was such a success! Loved the ingredients, especially the yogurt. I added some fig balsamic vinegar and it added a nice touch. Saved this recipe to make again."

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What happens if you put too much mayo in deviled eggs? ›

But when you're heavy-handed with this ingredient, not only will it overpower the taste of the filling, but it can also make for a loose, runny filling that's tough to pipe into the egg white. Follow this tip: Having just the right amount of mayonnaise in the filling makes for good flavor and good texture.

What is a thickening agent for deviled eggs? ›

Instant mashed potatoes (which doubles as a surprising thickener for soups) can save your deviled eggs. To pull this off, all you need to do is add the flakes directly to your filling in small doses, mixing well each time.

What is the best way to mash yolks for deviled eggs? ›

Once your eggs are cooked, making deviled eggs is easy!

Peel and cut your eggs in half, and then scoop the yolk into a bowl. I use the back of a spoon and smoosh the egg yolk. Since we cooked our eggs perfectly, they should break down easily. Then, we can stir in our mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

What are church lady deviled eggs? ›

Disney Springs' Chef Art Smith's Homecoming Church Lady Deviled Eggs are a Southern-inspired delight, boasting creamy yolks blended with tangy mustard, mayo, and a sprinkle of paprika, offering a nostalgic and flavorful twist on a classic appetizer.

Why put paprika on deviled eggs? ›

Standard deviled eggs are undeniably good, but adding a touch of tomato paste and a generous pinch of smoked paprika makes them a bit more sophisticated. The flavor is gently sweet, forcefully spicy and perfectly smoky.

Why put white vinegar in deviled eggs? ›

A light-colored vinegar, like the white-wine vinegar we use in these creamy deviled eggs, brings a touch of acidity to the filling and balances the richness of the yolks and the mayonnaise.

How do you make deviled eggs easier to peel? ›

Adding white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your pot of water allegedly results in softer, easier-to-peel eggshells. That's because the acid in vinegar dissolves some of the calcium carbonate that makes up the egg's hard exterior.

What does vinegar do to egg yolk? ›

If you leave the egg in the vinegar for about 36 hours, eventually all the calcium carbonate will be dissolved by the acetic acid, leaving just the soft membrane and yolk behind. Do you think an egg would be able to hatch if its eggshell was a lot weaker and softer?

What seasoning makes eggs taste better? ›

Salt and Pepper

Specifically, salt suppresses bitter tastes to help bring out the eggs' natural taste, while pepper adds a pop of outside spice. You can switch up your eggs' flavor by using different types of pepper. While black and white pepper come from the same plant, they have slightly different tastes.

What do you put in the middle of a deviled egg tray? ›

Well, deviled egg trays aren't just for deviled (or soft-boiled) eggs. The little oval depressions are perfect for holding any small, roundish finger foods that could benefit from some stability or separation on the platter. I've used mine for stuffed dates, stuffed mushrooms, and meatballs.

What does paprika do to eggs? ›

While paprika is most popular with the main spice in deviled eggs, paprika goes just as well with many other egg-based dishes. Although paprika is not an overly strong spice, it provides a good balance of mild, sweet peppery flavor to egg dishes.

What happens when you have too much mayonnaise? ›

Eating too much mayonnaise can cause high blood pressure problems. Actually, the amount of omega-6 fatty acids in mayonnaise is very high, which can increase blood pressure. Excessive consumption of mayonnaise can also increase the risk of diseases like heart attack and stroke.

How to fix too much mayo in deviled eggs without? ›

Be sure to add something acidic and spicy to your filling to balance out the richness of the yolks and mayonnaise. Dijon mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, and pickle relish are all good options.

How do you fix runny deviled egg filling? ›

To thicken up runny deviled egg filling, adding in some extra egg yolks is the first easy fix to try. This method thickens up the base of the filling without altering the taste.

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