Easy deviled eggs are a classic recipe made with simple ingredients including hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickle relish and a sprinkle of paprika on top!
Classic Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are an easy to make classic appetizer or holiday side dish that’s perfect for parties. I make them every year for Easter brunch! They come together in less than 30 minutes and are always a crowd favorite.
There are plenty of fun ways to season your deviled eggs like bacon ranch deviled eggs, but this is the classic recipe. The best deviled eggs recipe is a bit sweet from the pickle relish, with a little spice and smokiness from the Tabasco and paprika.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Hard boiled eggs: The darling of this recipe, because the egg yolks make the filling so creamy, which is perfectly contained the egg white.
- Mayonnaise: I like mayonnaise as a binder because it adds a little bit of tang. Sometimes I will use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- Mustard. Choose your favorite mustard to really give the deviled eggs a zing.
- Sweet pickle relish: I use the juice, as well, to add the perfect amount of sweetness to the deviled eggs.
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce (optional) help round out the flavors.
How to Make Deviled Eggs
- Boil. Place eggs in large sauce pan and cover with 1 inch cold water. Turn to high heat, cover with lid, then bring to boil. Once boiling, cook for 6 minutes. Then transfer eggs with a spoon to an ice bath and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Peel. Tap the eggs on the counter to crack the shell, then peel under cold water.
- Mix. Slice eggs in half vertically, then use a spoon to scoop out the yolks. Place yolks in a bowl with mayo, mustard and pickle relish. Smash with a fork. If desired, add more mayo to make creamier and S&P to taste. Add a dash of Tabasco if preferred.
- Fill. Place yolk mixture back into the egg white and sprinkle with paprika if desired. i like to use a piping bag or zip-top bag to pipe the mixtures back into the egg white.
Deviled Egg Flavor Variations
- Bacon ranch deviled eggs: Add crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning to your yolk mixture, as well as a few extra crumbles on top.
- Spicy deviled eggs: Add a teaspoon or two of Tabasco to your yolk mixture and sprinkle tops with paprika.
- Horseradish deviled eggs: Replace pickle relish with horseradish.
- Dill deviled eggs: Add fresh dill sprigs to yolk mixture, as well as a few on top.
- Avocado deviled eggs: Omit mustard and pickle relish and add avocado (1 whole), fresh lime or lemon juice and spices like garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, etc.
- Halloween deviled eggs: This version is decorated with an olive spider for some fun!
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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons pickle relish with juice
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
- Tabasco sauce , optional
- Smoked paprika , optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with 1 inch cold water. Turn the heat to high and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil. When the water reaches a rolling boil, cook 6 minutes, or longer if you prefer a firmer yolk (*see notes).
- Using a spoon, transfer eggs to a bowl of ice cold water. Let sit 5 minutes. Tap the eggs on the counter until the shell cracks and run under cold water to peel.
- Slice eggs in half vertically. Using a spoon, scoop the yolks into a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish. Smash with a fork until combined. Add more mayonnaise as needed to create desired creaminess. Salt and pepper, to taste. Add a dash Tabasco sauce, if desired.
- Spoon (or pipe)yolk mixture back into the egg white. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
Notes
- Runny yolk: 4 minutes
- Slightly runny yolk: 5 minutes
- Custardy yet firm yolk: 6 minutes
- Creamy yolk: 7 minutes
- Firm yet still creamy yolk: 8 minutes
- Very firm yolk: 9 minutes
- Bacon ranch deviled eggs: Add crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning to your yolk mixture, as well as a few extra crumbles on top.
- Spicy: Add a teaspoon or two of Tabasco to your yolk mixture and sprinkle tops with paprika.
- Horseradish: Replace pickle relish with horseradish.
- Dill: Add fresh dill sprigs to yolk mixture, as well as a few on top.
- Avocado deviled eggs: Omit mustard and pickle relish and add avocado (1 whole), fresh lime or lemon juice and spices like garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, etc.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Appetizers, Dairy-Free, Easter, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low Carb, Mini appetizers, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Got these deviled eggs for our family picnic last week and they were so great! My fam enjoyed them. They were so yummy and flavorful!
I used the 2 tsp of pickle relish and they were perfect! The smoked paprika is a tasty twist. :)
So glad the deviled eggs were a hit!
My go-to appetizer! It’s always a hit at parties.
Perfectly delicious! Wonderful tang but balanced perfectly with creaminess! Saving this so I can make it again for Easter Brunch!
Oh my, the bacon ranch variation you included totally blew my kids’ mind! Haha, they’re already devoured the batch I made and now are asking for more.
I haven’t had these in so long but now that I’ve tried them again I’m definitely going to make them more often!
This is a great way to make deviled eggs!
They look fantastic! So simple and easy to make yet incredibly delicious, gotta try this!
Those are so pretty! I love devilled eggs. Great photos too 🙂
These deviled eggs look so good! I will try these on Easter! I am sure everyone will love them!
Deviled eggs seriously NEVER last long! These look so good!
What a great addition to any party or get together especially during the summer. I love that you can keep it fresh by changing up the flavors added.