Easy Deviled Eggs Simple Ingredients

Published 2/11/2022

Deviled Eggs Made Easy

Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that is easy to share and so delicious. We love that they are protein-packed and low-carb, yet they’re packed with tangy, delicious flavor. We eat deviled eggs year-round in Minnesota. They’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays, game day, or any get-together. Heck, they even make for an easy grab-and-go snack if you want to up the anty with your normal hard boiled eggs. These easy deviled eggs are seriously EASY to make. With a simple filling and foolproof hard-boiling method, you really can’t go wrong with this perfect appetizer. Enjoy!

What are deviled eggs?

Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer recipe made with hard boiled eggs and a delicious tangy filling made with mustard, mayonnaise, and vinegar (we use pickle juice!). Serving 1 or 2? We make some great recommendations for using the rest of your batch of hard boiled eggs below! A true 2 for 1 recipe 😀

Are deviled eggs healthy?

Deviled eggs are a low-carb, high-protein appetizer, making them a better-for-you option.

What You Need for Deviled Eggs

Medium Pot: You’ll need to pull out a medium to large pot depending on how many eggs you want to hard boil. This deviled eggs recipe calls for 6 eggs, but feel free to double or triple this recipe if you’re hoping to serve a larger group. Or, if you’re hoping to use the extra hard-boiled eggs for another recipe (we make some recommendations below!). Make as many as your heart desires, but make sure you have a pot big enough. Large Eggs: This deviled eggs recipe calls for large eggs. You can use any kind of large eggs you can find, but the #1 tip we have is to make sure you use fresh eggs. Fresh eggs will cook better and taste better, too!

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A Bowl of Ice Water: To create your ice bath, you need a medium bowl filled with ice and water. An ice bath is used to make sure the yolks stay bright yellow instead of turning brown. Deviled Egg Filling: These deviled eggs pack a shortlist of super flavorful ingredients you’ll absolutely love. You’ll need:

Dijon mustardPlain Greek yogurtMayo (or olive oil!)Pickle juiceMinced fresh dillSpices

How to Make Deviled Eggs — Step by Step

Now that you’ve got everything you need to make this deviled eggs recipe, it’s time to get cooking!

BOIL WATER

The first step is to bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Make sure your pot is big enough to boil the number of eggs you want to cook and that there is enough water in your pot to fully submerge them. Bring water to a boil over high heat.

ADD EGGS & COOK

Once the water is boiling, carefully add large eggs to the boiling water and continue boiling for 9 minutes.

ICE WATER BATH

Once your eggs have cooked for 9 minutes, it’s time to take them off the heat and transfer them immediately into a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes.

Do I have to use an ice bath for my hard boiled eggs?

The short answer is no. The long answer is that we highly recommend it for a few reasons. See below! Easy to Peel: By going from boiling water to ice water in a matter of seconds, it helps peel back the membrane of the egg, disconnecting the shell from the egg itself making your eggs much easier to peel. Bright Yellow Yolk: the quick difference between hot water and cold water helps preserve the bright yellow color of the yolk. If you don’t use an ice bath, you’ll notice that your yolks could turn brown or much lighter in color. We love to see the bright yellow color in these deviled eggs.

Prep Deviled Egg Filling

While your eggs are chilling, it’s time to make the egg yolk mixture! Add the following to a mixing bowl, and mix it all together:

Greek yogurtMayoPickle juiceFresh dillSalt & pepper

Peel & Slice Eggs

It’s time to peel your hard boiled eggs now that they’re completely chilled. Since you’ve followed this recipe to a tee (we’re assuming you did 😀 ), your eggs should be rather easy to peel. We like to take the simple route of cracking the egg on the countertop to loosen the shell and then use our fingers to peel it off. However, we know there are many ways to peel an egg. What’s your go-to? Once your eggs are peeled, carefully slice them in half.

Add Yolks to Deviled Egg Filling

Use a spoon to scoop out the yolks from the white halves and add the yolks into the bowl. Mix the filling together until smooth. Next, carefully spoon the yolk mixture into a Ziploc bag and squeeze the mixture to the bottom of one corner of the bag. Snip the corner of the bag and remove all the air from the bag by twisting the top of the bag so that the yolk mixture will squeeze easily out of the cut corner.

Squeeze Deviled Egg Filling into Egg Whites

Place the hard boiled egg white halves on a plate and carefully fill the center wells with the yolk mixture by squeezing it out the corner of the Ziploc.

Garnish & Enjoy!

Sprinkle the deviled eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh dill. ENJOY!

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How to Store Deviled Eggs

Store these deviled eggs in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They are best when enjoyed fresh, of course, but if you’re hoping to prep the day before for a gathering, we recommend waiting to add the garnishes (salt, pepper, paprika and fresh dill) until right before serving.

What Else to do with Hard Boiled Eggs

We know you’ll love these easy deviled eggs, but we thought we’d share a few other ideas on how to use your hard boiled eggs, especially if you made a large batch! Egg Salad – Egg salad is a given. It’s made with a base of hard boiled eggs and then we like to mix in Greek yogurt, mayo, and a little mustard. Try our favorite Egg Salad recipe. Cobb Salad – A star ingredient in a cobb salad is a hard boiled egg. It not only adds flavor, but protein. Try our Rotisserie Chicken Cobb Salad or Spring Cobb Salad. Toast/Bagel – Keep things simple and top your toast or bagel with hard boiled eggs!