10 Pretty Deviled Egg Recipes for Every Occasion (2024)

FAQs

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

I like these deviled eggs best on the day they're made. If you're making them for a party or gathering, I don't recommend assembling them more than a few hours in advance. Store them in the fridge until you're ready to eat, and wait to add the garnishes until right before serving.

The center of your deviled egg tray is also ideal for serving homemade sauces, seasoning blends, fresh green onions, or crispy pan-fried bacon bits for added crunch.

Be sure to transfer them to an ice bath right away to stop the cooking process and cool them down quickly, which makes the eggs easier to peel and ensures that the yolk isn't too warm when mixed with the mayonnaise and mustard (which risks creating a runny filling).

A soft boiled egg is boiled for a shorter amount of time, typically 4-6 minutes, so that the yolk remains runny while the white is only partially set. A hard boiled egg is boiled for a longer amount of time, typically 10-12 minutes, so that both the yolk and white are fully cooked and solid.

Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, curried eggs or dressed eggs, are hard-boiled eggs that have been peeled, cut in half, and filled with the yolk, mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard.

Horseradish comes from the same family as mustard, so it makes a wonderful ground mustard substitute. Since it's spicier than ground mustard, you'll want to use half as much horseradish powder when using it as a substitute.

Dijon Mustard – Yellow mustard can be used as a substitute. Salt – Be sure to taste the yolk mixture to see if you need any additional salt before filling the eggs. Sweet Pickle Relish Juice– Relish juice is a good substitute for vinegar that many people use when making deviled eggs.

Egg cartons

Arrange the eggs in the egg carton cups (preferably a plastic carton) and pipe in the filling, then cover. For eggs that fit perfectly in the carton cups, serve with the tops cut off and standing upright instead of horizontal and halved.

How do you keep deviled eggs from sliding on a plate? Cover loosely with plastic wrap, or line your plate with parchment paper! Put your eggs in a cupcake pan, and muffin papers!

How do you keep deviled eggs moist? ›

To keep deviled eggs flavorful and fresh, don't assemble them until just before serving. Store the yolk mixture in a zipper-seal bag and the hollowed-out whites on a tray in the refrigerator until the eggs are ready to fill.

You can also create your own blend of seasonings by combining crushed red pepper, paprika, and chives. Hard-boiled: Sprinkling your hard-boiled eggs with some good old salt and pepper is a classic way to enjoy this egg dish. Or, liven up your hard-boiled eggs with the flavors of garlic, chili powder, or smoked paprika.

When it's time to serve, snip off a corner of the bag and pipe the filling into the egg whites. If you'd rather fully assemble the deviled eggs in advance, be sure to store them in a single layer in an airtight container, and hold off on garnishing them until right before serving time.

Fresh eggs, with their smaller air sacs, are more likely to have a smooth ovoid shape when peeled, which looks more appealing in applications as deviled eggs. OFF-CENTER YOLK: Fresher eggs are more likely (though not guaranteed) to have centered yolks, again leading to more attractive deviled eggs.

A quick beginner's tip is that hard-boiled eggs can be preserved up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

If you won't be eating them right away, place into a container lined with folded paper towels and refrigerate. It's common for deviled eggs to "sweat" in the fridge, which can make them kinda soggy in a day or two. The paper towels will absorb the extra moisture and keep them fresh much longer!