Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

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This Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe is loaded with flavor from fresh dill, sweet onion and a dash of hot sauce. Add a touch of cream cheese, mayonnaise and two types of mustard for the best deviled eggs you've ever tasted!

Highlights

Our family fights over the deviled egg platter at barbecue picnics and Easter brunch every year. Who's gonna get the last deviled egg? I sure hope it's me!

There's really nothing more delicious than this southern deviled eggs recipe with a creamy filling. Eggs are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Plus, they make the best hand-held appetizers for parties and holidays. I also like to eat them as a low-carb snack because they're loaded with protein!

Some folks use fresh herbs to garnish deviled eggs, but you can use paprika, pickles, capers, or olives as well. Some of the fanciest restaurants serve their version topped with crab meat, smoked ham, or caviar. There's really no wrong way to eat them!

How to Boil Eggs in an Instant Pot

Peeling eggs has never been top on my list of fun things to do. But recently, I learned how to cook them in an Instant Pot. (ad) Now, I love making easy hard-boiled eggs!

So, if you have one, get out your Instant Pot pressure cooker and use the 5 x 5 x 5 rule. Or just do what I do and push the egg button. 🙂 Easy peasy.

• Place 12 eggs in the pot, add a cup of water and cook the eggs for 5 minutes on HIGH. Next, let the pot release naturally for 5 minutes, then push the VENT button.
• Open the lid, and gently transfer the eggs to a bath of ice cold water for 5 minutes. That's it! 5 x 5 x 5. The peelings just fall off!

How to Make Deviled Eggs

The real secret to making southern deviled eggs is in the filling. It doesn't matter about anything else if the filling is too thin and can't stand up to the egg white. You gotta give that filling some flavor and substance.

The best way to do this is to start with cream cheese. It stands up to whatever you add, and doesn't turn into a runny mess.

1 - Add eggs to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Turn off heat and cover pot. Let eggs sit in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes.

2 - Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let sit in ice water for 10 minutes.

3 - Peel eggs under running water and discard shells. Slice in half lengthwise. Pop out the yolks and place them on a small plate. Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly.

4 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat a package of light cream cheese with a mixer until it's creamy, then add mayo, two kinds of mustard, and minced onions to the mix.

5- Toss yolks into the mixing bowl with a dash of garlic salt and black pepper. Next, add the fresh dill or use dried dill weed. Add a teaspoon of hot sauce for a little bit of spice, or substitute a teaspoon of vinegar for 'tang.'

6 - Mix everything together until creamy. Pipe yolk mixture into the egg whites and you're done! The taste of the yolk filling is delicious and definitely addictive. I bet you can't eat just one!

Piping the Eggs

Place the filling inside a pastry bag and pipe into the egg whites. Use a large tip that allows any lumps to pass through.

Here's a quick video that shows you how to pipe the eggs easily with a pastry bag.

Variations

This classic southern deviled eggs recipe is made even better by adding a festive twist for holidays and gatherings. Try these fun ideas to create a theme for your party:

• Barbecue: mix in chopped million dollar bacon and bbq seasoning, then top filling with a slice of bacon
• Baby Shower: add drops of food coloring to the egg whites to match your baby shower or bridal brunch theme
• New Years: add smoked salmon or crab meat on the top of the egg halves and serve with a glass of champagne or raspberry mimosa
• Easter: dye the egg whites pastel colors and you'll have colorful deviled eggs for your Easter dinner buffet
• July 4th Picnic: add diced red pimento for a patriotic egg
• Halloween: dye the egg whites orange and black and put creepy olive 'eyes' in the egg filling
• Thanksgiving: toss in a little dried sage and crumble leftover dressing on top of each egg
• Christmas: mix chopped green and red pepper in with the yolk mixture for a festive touch

How to Serve Deviled Eggs

• My favorite way to serve deviled eggs is to arrange them in a single layer on a large platter that has been lined with lettuce leaves and fresh parsley stems. The green color is a vibrant contrast to the yellow yolk filling, and the lettuce keeps the eggs from sliding around.
• You can also stuff southern deviled eggs into a lettuce wrap or on top of a rainbow salad.
• They go great on a charcuterie board or in a grazing box. They're a nice little treat for lunch with other sides.
• Other spreads such as pimento cheese, olives, pickles and fruit tastes amazing with deviled eggs. Some folks even serve them with a Bloody Mary! Or, add them to a cheese plate and watch them disappear.

Storage and Freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight container or egg tray for up to 3 days, or mash them up and make Egg Salad with Pickles!

Unfortunately, deviled eggs do not freeze well, so freezing is not an option. But, I doubt you will have many leftovers if your family is anything like mine!

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