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The Best Deviled Eggs

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Classic deviled eggs with a creamy, tangy yolk filling made from mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, picnics, and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

1213 large eggs

1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

⅔ cup mayonnaise

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup sweet pickle relish

Paprika, cayenne, or black pepper for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
  2. Bring water to a boil, stirring eggs occasionally. Once boiling, stir once more, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 13 minutes.
  3. Drain hot water and cover eggs with cold water, stirring gently. Repeat until eggs are cool enough to peel.
  4. Peel eggs under cool running water and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a food processor or mixing bowl; place whites on a serving platter.
  6. Add mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to yolks. Blend until smooth.
  7. Stir in sweet pickle relish. Adjust seasoning as needed, adding more mayo for a silkier filling.
  8. Spoon or pipe filling back into egg whites.
  9. Garnish with paprika, cayenne, or black pepper before serving.

Notes

Prepare filling and whites separately ahead of time, then assemble just before serving.

Add smoked paprika, hot sauce, or fresh herbs for flavor variations.

For easy peeling, crack eggs and peel under cool running water.

Do not freeze deviled eggs—texture changes drastically.

Keep refrigerated and do not leave out for more than 2 hours.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Boiling and Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg