Best-Ever Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs are a staple at potlucks, parties, and holidays like Easter! Adding pickle juice is a delicious and unexpected way to add tons of flavor, and the crispy bacon topping makes these irresistible. Deviled eggs are quick and simple to prepare, especially with our easy-peel Hard Boiled Eggs.

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Deviled Eggs

Keep those leftover Easter eggs! This is our favorite way to use up hard-boiled eggs or these naturally dyed Easter eggs. This filling has a creamy and interesting texture from the crunchy bits of dill pickles and the crisp bacon sprinkled over the top. I also add a bit of pickle juice instead of vinegar – everyone will ask you what’s in these!

These are my son’s favorite deviled eggs, both in flavor and texture. It’s one of the recipes he likes to make on his own when the craving strikes and if these are on the menu at any party, it doesn’t surprise me when half his plate is deviled eggs. I think that qualifies as a favorite food status!

This Deviled Eggs Recipe is one of our most requested appetizers, along with Jalapeno Poppers, Cowboy Caviar, and our famous Guacamole. Make this recipe for your next special occasion, and you will be known for your deviled eggs.

What are Deviled Eggs?

The term ‘deviled’ refers to something that is highly seasoned with spiciness or tang. Deviled eggs are the same thing as stuffed eggs or dressed eggs. It’s essentially eggs that have been hard-boiled, peeled, cut in half, and stuffed with a classic mixture of the cooked yolks mashed together with mayo, mustard, and spices (typically paprika).

6 Rules for the Best Deviled Eggs

Here are my best tips to ensure perfect deviled eggs that are almost too pretty to eat… almost!

• Hard-boil eggs for 7 minutes for a dry center. Avoid overcooking or the yolks can turn green.
• Chill before slicing – cool eggs in ice water to make them easier to peel. Also, deviled eggs are best served cold.
• Use a sharp knife and wiping it clean between cuts for clean slices.
• Fill neatly – A mini cookie scoop makes it easy to portion the filling, or try a piping bag, or a couple of spoons.
• Season to taste – Adjust the seasoning as you go – add more mustard, pickle juice, and salt to your liking. Go light on the salt as it’s easy to oversalt this filling.
• Garnish – finish with a sprinkle of paprika, bacon, or chives for color and flavor.

Tips for Easy Egg Peeling

We’ve all had the experience of stuck-on eggshells that result in ugly peeled eggs that are too sad-looking to put out for company. If that describes your experience, these tips will help:

• Use older eggs – generally, store-bought eggs are older and easier to peel.
• Chill boiled eggs in ice-cold water right away to loosen the shell.
• Roll the egg on the counter to crack all over then soak in water for a minute to help the shell release.
• Peel from the wide end – start where the air pocket is to get under the membrane easily.
• Peel under water – for stubborn shells, peel under running water.

How To Make Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are one of the easiest appetizers to make. If serving a larger crowd, you can easily double the recipe. You can also make these eggs in advance (see make-ahead instructions below).

• Peel hard-boiled eggs, cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks and transfer them to a bowl. Arrange egg whites on a platter, cut-side-up.

2. Mash yolks with a fork then mash in mayo, pickle juice, mustard, and seasonings.
3. Fold finely diced baby dill pickles into the egg yolk mixture, then add more seasoning to taste.
4. Spoon filling into egg halves and serve garnished with paprika and bacon bits.

Make Ahead

Deviled eggs are a great make-ahead appetizer, and there are several options for prepping or assembling them in advance:

• Prep-ahead – you can boil and peel eggs in advance, cover them, and store them in the refrigerator. Whole boiled eggs should be used within 1 week of cooking.
• To store deviled eggs – set on a serving platter, cover, and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Sprinkle on the paprika and crispy bacon garnishes just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.

These Deviled Eggs always get rave reviews. They are also the perfect way to use up leftover Easter eggs. I hope they become a new favorite for you. If you have a favorite deviled egg recipe, I would love to hear about your variations in a comment below!

More Egg Recipes

Eggs are such a wholesome food. That’s why we make things like Scrambled Eggs and Omelets on our regular rotation! We’re always adding eggs to amp up salads like Cobb Salad! If you love eggs, you will enjoy this list of egg recipes:

• Creamy Potato Salad
• Egg muffins
• Egg Salad
• Breakfast Burritos
• Breakfast Sandwich
• Eggs Benedict
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bites