Deviled Eggs - A Quick, Delicious Recipe To Make in Minutes! (2024)

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If you're looking for a delicious side dish, try these Deviled Eggs! This deviled egg recipe is SIMPLE, and you likely have all items already!

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Deviled Eggs – Perfect for Summer Picnics!

Deviled eggs are a classic treat for Easter and Christmas, but they really are something you can have at any time. With Summer right around the corner, deviled eggs are a great item to have on hand or to bring to barbecues.

This recipe is easy to make, you likely have most of the ingredients on hand, and you can make these ahead of time. Plus, this deviled eggs recipe can also easily be doubled if you're feeding a large crew!

How long to boil eggs for deviled eggs?

Making delicious deviled eggs starts with a well boiled egg. There are oodles of different ways to do this!

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How to hard boil eggs in a saucepan:

  • Place your eggs in a saucepan and cover with water
  • Put the pan on high heat and bring to a rolling boil
  • Place the saucepan lid on the pot and let stand for around 15 minutes
  • Remove eggs from hot water and place directly into ice bath until cooled
  • Once cooled, peel the eggs

How to hard boil eggs in the oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
  • Place eggs in a muffin tin
  • Place muffin tin in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes
  • Remove eggs from muffin tin and place directly into ice bath until cooled
  • Once cooled, peel the eggs

Our team's favorite way to make eggs is hard boiled eggs in the slow cooker (SO easy – but you can also make instant pot hard boiled eggs if you prefer!).

How to Hard Boil Eggs in a Slow Cooker:

  • Place eggs in the bottom of your crockpot
  • Cover eggs with lukewarm water
  • Cook on low setting for 3 1/2 hours
  • Remove from heat and place in an ice bath of cool water until the eggs have cooled

How to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs:

  • Place eggs in the bottom of your instant pot on top of the trivet (this should have come with your machine)
  • Add 1 cup of water
  • Lock lid into place and pressure cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes
  • Remove and place in an ice cold water bath for 5 minutes until eggs have cooled

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How do you make deviled eggs?

Start with your cooked eggs using your favorite method listed above. You'll then want to cut the eggs in half lengthwise, and then remove the yolk from the egg white.

Smash your yolks in a medium bowl, and then add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create your egg yolk mixture.

Next, place your mixture into either a piping bag or a Ziploc bag. Be sure that your mixture of yolks is finely chopped or very well mixed so that the mixture does not get stuck. You can use a star tipped piping attachment if you want your deviled eggs to look really fancy!

Pipe the yolk mixture into your egg whites and then place on a serving platter. Top with smoked Spanish paprika for garnish.

Feel free to add in extra toppings of your choice – anything from avocado, sriracha, bacon, chives – I've even heard of using a little apple cider vinegar dash or pickle juice!

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How long are deviled eggs good for?

Deviled Eggs will last up to 2 days in the refrigerator once prepared. This is so nice to be able to make up this deviled egg recipe a few days in advance.

However, since hard boiled eggs can last up to a week in the refrigerator, you can do most of your prep for this recipe WELL ahead of time. If you are going to hard boil your eggs more than a day prior to making your deviled eggs, it's best to keep them in their shells until you are ready to use them.

You could create a really nice meal with a simple protein (our Slow Cooker Ham is a winner!), a nice salad, and a cheesy comfort food (maybe this Hashbrown Casserole) and call dinner done!

If you have leftovers of the Deviled Eggs (my family NEVER does – but if you do!), you could also easily turn this into Egg Salad and get a few more meals out of the recipe.

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Deviled Eggs

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • smoked Spanish paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, place eggs in a single layer and cover with water up

    to 1 1⁄2-inches over the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to

    boil, cover, turn heat to low and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat,

    cover and let stand 14 minutes. Immediately rinse under cold water

    for at least 1 minute.

  • Crack egg shells, and peel carefully under cool running water. Dry

    thoroughly. Slice eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks and add to a

    medium bowl. Place egg whites onto a serving platter.

  • Using a fork, mash yolks to a fine crumble. Add mayonnaise,

    vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; mix well.

  • Top each egg white with a heaping teaspoon of the yolk mixture.

    Sprinkle with paprika to serve.

Notes

You could even try mixing some things into the yolk mixture like Avocados and Sriracha!

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal

You could also try our Avocado Eggs (made with a Guacamole twist!) or a Southern Style Deviled Egg (Paula Deen Style!) – so delicious whatever way you make your deviled eggs!

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FAQs

How long do you boil eggs for deviled eggs? ›

Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then, let them sit in the hot water. As soon as the water begins to boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave the eggs in the hot water for anywhere from 10-12 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs.

What is deviled egg filling made of? ›

Deviled eggs are hard boiled eggs where the yolk is mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. The little sprinkle of paprika on top is the perfect finishing touch.

Why do you add vinegar to 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 soon should you make deviled eggs? ›

Prep deviled eggs too far in advance, and you'll have dried out filling and stinky boiled egg whites. For the best results, prep your deviled eggs up to two days in advance and keep the egg whites and filling separate until you're ready to serve. This prepping method also applies if you're not even leaving the house.

How much minutes do you boil eggs for? ›

5 minutes for a medium cooked firmer yolk and white. 6 minutes for hard boiled with lightly soft yolk. 8 minutes for firmly hard boiled.

What are deviled eggs called in the South? ›

At church functions in parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States, the terms "stuffed eggs", "salad eggs", and "dressed eggs" occur instead, to avoid reference to the word "devil". For this reason, the term "angel eggs" is also occasionally used.

How many deviled eggs per person? ›

How many deviled eggs do you need per person? Plan 2 to 3 deviled eggs per person for your get-together. A dozen eggs will make 24 deviled eggs, and that will be enough for 8 to 12 people. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 24 hours and snack on them the next day.

What is the best way to boil eggs for deviled eggs? ›

Hard boiled eggs should be cooked for about 10-12 minutes. This timing avoids a powdery, dry yolk that comes from overcooking while keeping it solid enough for applications like devilled eggs or egg salad.

How do you get lumps out of deviled eggs? ›

The best part of deviled eggs is the creamy filling. And it's at its best when it's super smooth and free of lumps of whole egg yolk. Follow this tip: For a smooth, lump-free filling, use a fork or a potato masher to thoroughly break up the egg yolks before adding the other filling ingredients to the bowl.

Is it better to make deviled eggs day before or day of? ›

Deviled eggs are served chilled, making them an excellent make-ahead dish. At a minimum, you'll need to allow for 20 to 25 minutes of chill time before serving. You can make deviled eggs up to 2 days in advance; be sure to store the egg whites and the yolk filling separately.

Why are my deviled eggs runny the next day? ›

Making them too far in advance

Deviled eggs can be watery, dry, or lose flavor the longer they sit, so don't make them too far in advance. For the best results, prep your eggs and make the filling up two days in advance, and store them separately. Assemble the eggs before serving.

Is it OK to make deviled eggs the night before? ›

Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve. Yes, you can make deviled eggs ahead of time. Prepare and assemble the filling, but wait to pipe or spoon it into the egg whites until closer to serving to maintain freshness and texture. Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve.

Is it OK to boil eggs the day before making deviled eggs? ›

I cook the eggs the day before and (when cooled) cut them in half. I prep the egg yolk mixture (and refrigerate). I place the egg whites, cut side down, onto 1-2 paper towels in a container with a lid. I put one or two paper towels between each layer of egg whites.

How do you know when eggs are done boiling for deviled eggs? ›

If you're wondering how to tell an egg is hard boiled, set it on the counter and give a quick spin. Once it's moving, tap your finger on it to stop the spinning. Eggs that are cooked will spin easily and rapidly and stop quickly.

How do you boil eggs so they peel easily for deviled eggs? ›

Originally Answered: How do you boil eggs to make great deviled eggs? Don't overcook eggs. I normally put them in cold water, bring them up to a boil, then pull them off the range, cover them with a lid, and let them sit for 15 minutes. Then, plunge them in cold water until they are cooled, and peel them immediately.

Do you hard boil eggs before or after the water boils? ›

You might have heard that you should drop your eggs into room temperature or cold water and then bring the water to a boil. This is a myth. In our tests, bringing the water to a boil first and then lowering the eggs into the bath made for easy peeling and more accurate timing.

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