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Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe – How To Make Deviled Eggs

May 28, 2021 By Joe Boyle 2 Comments

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Classic deviled eggs are perfect for holidays or family get-togethers. This recipe is a no-frills way to make them. They are so good and creamy and so easy to make.

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Overhead view of 12 deviled eggs sprinkled with smoked paprika and chopped parsley.

Deviled eggs can be made in so many ways…some really good and some, not so much.  This recipe uses just 5 ingredients and I’m calling it “Classic” because it is just like a 1960’s traditional deviled eggs recipe that a mom would have made. 

Ingredients For Classic Deviled Eggs

  1. Mayonnaise
  2. Yellow Mustard (substitute Dijon mustard for a spicier taste)
  3. Cider Vinegar
  4. Salt
  5. Smoked Paprika (or plain paprika)

These ingredients get mixed with the egg yolks to form a creamy filling for the egg whites.

This can be a jumping-off point for you to incorporate other flavors to the filling. Some ideas are: dill pickles, dill relish, hot sauce, avocados, salsa, cilantro, and bacon. I even have a recipe for Lox (Smoked Salmon) Deviled Eggs.  But it is hard to beat classic deviled eggs.

Ingredients for this egg recipe.

Step By Step Instructions

First off, you’ll need 6 hard boiled eggs. (Maybe leftover Easter eggs). There’s a variety of ways to boil eggs but I prefer to use an electric pressure cooker for this. For perfect hard-boiled eggs, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot so it is just below the rack. Place the eggs in a single layer into the pot and secure the lid. Select steam on low pressure and set the time for 8 minutes. Once done, release the pressure right away.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, (*ad), you can pan boil your eggs for 8 to 10 minutes or steam your eggs. I have found though that pressure-cooking your eggs makes them so much easier to peel. 

To cool the eggs, make an ice bath in a medium bowl. The ice water should cool them enough to handle in 10 to 20 minutes.

Crack the eggs all around the center and run some cold water over the egg. This will make peeling easier. 

6 step collage on how to make this recipe.

Slice each egg in half lengthwise using a sharp knife and carefully remove the yolks and place them into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the yolks.

For a finer yolk resulting in a creamier deviled egg mixture, place them into a mesh strainer and use the back of a spoon to press the yolks through the screen. The mashed yolk will stick to the underside of the screen, so use the blunt edge of a knife to scrape it into the bowl. This takes a bit of time to do, but it is a great way to make a creamier mixture of egg yolks.

4 deviled eggs on a small wood cutting board.

Stir the mayo, mustard, vinegar, and a pinch of salt into the yolk until well combined. Taste the deviled egg mixture and adjust the salt and/or vinegar.

A small spoon can be used to dab the egg yolk mixture into the white halves but that is a bit messy. For the best results, use a piping bag or a plastic bag with one of the corners cut off. The deviled egg filling is easy to control using this method.

If you use a piping bag, MaryJo, the cake decorator of the house, had a cool tip. Fill the bag about half full. Then place the piping bag on the counter and use a flat tool to push the filling down to the tip. That worked really slick.

Fill the egg whites with the filling and then give the eggs a sprinkle of paprika.

People Ask

How do you hard boil eggs so they peel easily?

Using steam either with a pressure cooker or a stovetop pot with a steamer basket will make the eggs much easier to peel. The steam allows a bit of water to get under the shell. Crack the egg all around and run under cold water which will make the shell release easier.

Can deviled eggs be made the day before?

They can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container overnight. Or, place them on an egg plate and loosely cover with plastic wrap. You can boil and peel the eggs and make the filling 2 or 3 days in advance, just keep the whites and filling refrigerated separately and pipe the filling in just before serving.

Can you freeze deviled eggs?

Egg whites, when frozen, become tough, rubbery, and watery. It is not a good idea.

Overhead view of a plate of eggs ready to eat.

Try this classic deviled eggs recipe for a perfect appetizer or healthy snack. This easy appetizer uses simple ingredients but makes a crowd favorite perfect little bite.

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Overhead view of a plate of deviled eggs.

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classis deviled eggs made simply with only 5 ingredients. So creamy and good.
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Course: Appetizer, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic deviled eggs, deviled egg recipe, deviled eggs
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard, substitute Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • smoked paprika
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Instructions

  • Hard cook the eggs either with an electric pressure cooker: place 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and place the rack in the pot. Add the eggs and cover the pot. Set for steam on low pressure for 8 minutes. Do a fast release of pressure.
    Or, use a large sauce pan and add 1" of water and bring to a boil. Place the eggs on a steamer basket and place it into the pot. Turn the burner to low and cover the pot. Steam the eggs for 13 to 15 minutes.
    Or, add the eggs to a sauce pan and fill with water about 2 inches over the eggs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down and cook the eggs for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Once the eggs are cooked, place them into an ice bath to cool, (10 to 20 mins.).
  • Peel the eggs and rinse with cold water. Then slice the eggs lengthwise into two halves.
  • Carefully remove the yolks and put them into a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork, or press them through a mesh strainer with the back of a spoon for a finer texture.
  • Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, vinegar, and salt to the bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Place the yolk filling into a piping bag with the tip of your choice or into a plastic bag then clip a small piece off of one corner. Squeeze the filling into the egg whites. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and garnish as desired.

Notes

  1. Garnishes include, parsley, chives, bacon bits, or a dill pickle slice.
  2. There are so many good flavors that can be added to the filling. Add a bit of heat with sriracha or try a barbeque sauce flavor. Mash an avocado to substitute for the mayo. Add some flavorful soft cheese to the filling like goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta. Dill relish or sweet relish could be added. How about a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Fresh dill or other herbs would also be a nice touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg half | Calories: 75kcal

 

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  1. Alan Howie

    June 1, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    We tried it and like it, and will use it again and again. Thanks Joe, this is an eggcellent recipe.

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    • Joe

      June 1, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks for the comment Alan.

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