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When you want to create a classic appetizer for your next meal, consider a beloved American classic. Our guide, how to make deviled eggs, will show you how to create the starter in simple steps from boiling the eggs to garnishing with a sprinkle of paprika. The guide also provides several variations that include sweet, spicy and savory fillings.
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Deviled Eggs Tips
- Hard boil older eggs and add salt to the water to help them peel easily.
- Once the water boils, remove the pot from the stove and let stand for at least eight minutes.
- Fill the pot with cold water and let the eggs sit for a few minutes before peeling.
- Cut the eggs in half and separate the yolks from the whites.
- Mash the yolks with a fork.
- Use extra mayonnaise if you need to adjust the consistency of the yolk mixture.
- Use a spoon or pastry bag to fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
- Sprinkle with paprika just before serving so the spice doesn't turn the eggs red.
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Introduction
- Although the origins of deviled eggs can be traced back to ancient Rome, the appetizers have come a long way since they were stuffed with raisins, cheese and spices in the 15th century.Food Timeline: Deviled Eggs Today, they feature yolks blended with everything from spinach to salsa and sour cream.Recipezaar: Spinach Deviled Eggs Recipezaar: Fiesta Deviled Eggs But if your family loves the classic version with a tangy, smooth filling heaped on top, create a batch using a simple combination of mustard, mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish.
What You'll Need
- Gather the following ingredients and kitchen tools to make a dozen creamy deviled eggs.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Stove
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Serving platter
- Fork
- Spoon or pastry bag
Making Deviled Eggs
- Including the time it takes to boil the eggs, you'll be able to create this platter of appetizers in less than 30 minutes.
Boil and Peel the Eggs
- Put the cold eggs in a saucepan in a single layerAbout.com: How to Cook Eggs
- Add enough cold water to the pan to cover the eggs.Recipezaar: How to Hard Boil an Egg
- Make the eggs easier to peel by sprinkling half a teaspoon of salt into the water.Simply Recipes: How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over medium heat on the stove.About.com: How to Cook Eggs
- Take the saucepan off the stove as soon as the water boils.Bon Appetit: How to Boil Eggs
- Let the eggs sit, covered, for about eight minutes.Bon Appetit: How to Boil Eggs
- Place the saucepan in the sink and run cold water into it until all of the water is cold.Recipezaar: How to Hard Boil an Egg
- Shake the pan gently to crack the shells and let them sit in the water for two minutes to make them easier to peel.Bon Appetit: How to Boil Eggs
- Remove each egg from the water, peeling as you go.
- -If needed, roll the egg back and forth on a hard surface while pressing gently.Recipezaar: How to Hard Boil an Egg Then peel.
- YouTube Video: How to Boil an Egg (Time: 0:35)
- Note: If you're not going to make the deviled eggs immediately, don't peel the hard-boiled eggs. Instead, store them still in their shells, in the refrigerator, up to five days.Recipezaar: How to Hard Boil an Egg
Prepare the Filling
- Cut the peeled, hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise.Food Network: Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a bowl and the whites on a serving tray.Chow: My Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Use a fork to mash the yolks.Chow: My Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, relish and a dash of salt and pepper with the yolks.AOL Food: Devilishly Delicious Deviled Eggs
- -You can add more mayonnaise if the mixture isn't firm enough.Food Network: Deviled Eggs
- Use a spoon to scoop the yolk mixture into the hollow of the egg whites.Emeril's: Deviled Eggs
- -You can also pipe the mixture into the egg whites with a pastry bag as a decorative touch.Bon Appetit: How to Fill a Deviled Egg
- Cover and refrigerate the eggs for at least an hour.Emeril's: Emeril's Deviled Eggs
- Sprinkle with paprika just before serving so the spice won't discolor the eggs.Emeril's: Emeril's Deviled Eggs
- YouTube Video: Southern Deviled Eggs (Time: 3:37)
Variations
- Experiment with a variety of fillings and spices to make deviled eggs that will be the perfect lead for any meal.
- Use a combination of sweet pickles and celery if you don't have relish on hand.Epicurious: Deviled Eggs
- Add favorite breakfast flavors by mixing bacon and cheddar cheese with the yolk.All Recipes: Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
- A shot of hot Chinese mustard will give the eggs extra kick.All Recipes: Deviled Eggs with Zip
- Use Italian salad dressing and spicy brown mustard to create a flavorful blend.All Recipes: Spicy Italian Deviled Eggs
- Ranch salad dressing and cream cheese help create eggs with an even smoother consistency.All Recipes: Creamy Deviled Eggs
- Give your eggs an upscale touch with the addition of flaked crabmeat.All Recipes: Crabby Deviled Eggs
- Apples give the mixture a sweet and tart taste.Food Network: Deviled Eggs with Apple Compote
- You can also try incorporating a little smoked salmon.Epicurious: Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Green Onions
- Add even more salty flavor with capers and chives.Chow: Deviled Eggs with Tarragon
- Flavor the yolks with a host of fresh herbs like parsley, chives, tarragon, dill and chervil.Martha Stewart: Fresh Herb Deviled Eggs
- For a completely different twist, coat the eggs in breadcrumbs and deep fry them.Food Network: Fried Deviled Eggs
- Replace half of the egg yolks with bread crumbs and use reduced-fat sour cream to create a lower-calorie version.Eating Well: Bedeviled Eggs
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