Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (2024)

I just love deviled eggs! I look forward to them each Easter. However, I never knew how much I would get addicted to this egg spread.

Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (2)It’s wonderful with any type of cracker. I enjoyed it the other day with gluten-free crisps. I am snagging this recipe and photo from The Cutting Edge of Ordinary. You must go check out her beautiful blog. She has wonderful recipes and photos. You will be blessed. I love deviled eggs and never thought of making just the filling as a spread. The recipe originated from Katie Lee in a Food & Wine 2009magazine. I tweaked it a bit to meet our family’s need.

Click here for perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.

How to Make the Best Deviled Eggs Recipe Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen large eggs, hard-boiled
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • Salt & pepper
  • Paprika for dusting

Directions

  1. Shell the eggs and half them lengthwise.
  2. Coarsely chop half the egg whites and transfer them to a large bowl.Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (3)
  3. Add the remaining white and all of the yolks to a another bowlwith the mayo, sour cream and mustard. Blenduntil smooth.
  4. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and blend with the chopped egg whites. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

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43 Comments

  1. Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (15)

    Kelli 02/04/2012 at 9:15 pm - Reply

    Thank you for sharing! I love deviled eggs! Can’t wait to try it!

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    Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary 03/04/2012 at 4:40 am - Reply

    Yeah! So glad you liked the recipe and posted it!
    Hopefully we’ll inspire a bunch of households to make this yummy spread for Easter!

    Enjoy your day and have a blessed Easter!

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    Sami 27/03/2015 at 4:31 pm - Reply

    AKA Egg Salad!

    • Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (18)

      Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary 02/04/2015 at 11:14 am - Reply

      Kind of like egg salad but not quite. It’s much smoother than egg salad.

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        Cook 04/04/2015 at 10:49 am - Reply

        What is the vinegar for?

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    Carien 05/04/2015 at 9:27 am - Reply

    Where does the vinegar come in??

  5. Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (21)

    Alicia Boland 27/08/2015 at 7:04 am - Reply

    The vinegar is added to the water that you boil the eggs in. It makes it easier to peel the eggs when cool.

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      Stephanie Lashbrook 01/03/2018 at 3:27 am - Reply

      Where has that tip been all my life!!

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    Mary 08/04/2017 at 2:25 pm - Reply

    Looks yummy. My family decided years ago in our day and age the “devil” already gets to much attention so we decided to call them “angel eggs”.

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    Sandy Klocinski 18/02/2018 at 12:22 pm - Reply

    Thanks for sharing! Have a great day.

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    Vickie 19/02/2018 at 2:21 pm - Reply

    We love deviled eggs.
    And a southern tradition to have at all gatherings..holidays..a must.

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    kathy Persons 20/02/2018 at 5:35 am - Reply

    Adding the vinegar is an interesting ingredient

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    Dana Rodriguez 20/02/2018 at 1:30 pm - Reply

    This looks so good!

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    Calvin 20/02/2018 at 6:13 pm - Reply

    I love eggs, this is a nice recipe

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    Dana Rodriguez 21/02/2018 at 2:54 pm - Reply

    I love deviled eggs so I need to make this!

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    Dana Rodriguez 22/02/2018 at 3:00 pm - Reply

    I had to pin this. Thanks for the recipe!

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    Margot C 23/02/2018 at 12:59 am - Reply

    I make this, but I use powdered mustard.

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    Christina 24/02/2018 at 11:36 am - Reply

    Not a fan of hard boiled eggs but my husband loves them.

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    Nancy Frazier 24/02/2018 at 11:51 am - Reply

    Can’t wait to try this

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    kellie 24/02/2018 at 12:08 pm - Reply

    thanks for sharing! i’m going to have to give this a try

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    Victoria 24/02/2018 at 12:12 pm - Reply

    Looks interesting! Thanks!

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    Rita Spratlen 24/02/2018 at 12:48 pm - Reply

    I haven’t made these in a long time!! The mustard sounds great!

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    Amy 24/02/2018 at 2:31 pm - Reply

    Deviled eggs are my favorite!

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    Julie 24/02/2018 at 3:11 pm - Reply

    I will have to try this. I love egg salad, but this looks like a tasty alternative.

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    Toni 24/02/2018 at 10:34 pm - Reply

    Delish! My family loved this! Thank you!

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    Margot C 25/02/2018 at 12:53 am - Reply

    I love having a little cup of egg salad in my lunch and I never, ever buy store-bought stuff!

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    Judy Trevino 25/02/2018 at 7:41 pm - Reply

    Yum! Can’t wait to try!

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    Jackie S 02/03/2018 at 12:54 pm - Reply

    I have never heard of putting vinegar in eggs when boiling. Great idea. I love egg salad. Can’t wait to try the vinegar trick

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    Alicia Gracey 02/03/2018 at 2:09 pm - Reply

    This recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it!

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    Sandy Klocinski 10/03/2018 at 7:06 am - Reply

    Thanks for sharing! So glad you posted this. Great for holidays

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    Debbie Welchert 10/03/2018 at 4:24 pm - Reply

    I’m not a big deviled egg eater but my family loves them. My husband could eat them every day. This is a recipe I know that wouldn’t last long around here. I really like how simple this recipe is and that I already have all the ingredients on hand. This would be a wonderful surprise for my husband.

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    Laurie McClure 12/03/2018 at 7:43 pm - Reply

    Cant wait to try this!

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    Becky Dempsey 15/03/2018 at 9:15 am - Reply

    That sounds amazing! Never thought to make it into a spread.

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    Rebecca W 15/03/2018 at 6:35 pm - Reply

    Deviled eggs are one of those fun and delicious food to eat in the Spring. They are so good.

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    Stephanie H. 16/03/2018 at 12:05 pm - Reply

    Since my family and I love eggs, I will have to try this yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing the recipe and the tip about adding vinegar to boil the eggs for easier peeling.

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    VP 16/03/2018 at 7:25 pm - Reply

    Thank you for the vinegar tip! Just can’t wait to try this, we love deviled eggs!

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    Terry 17/03/2018 at 1:53 am - Reply

    I love deviled eggs so this spread is right up my alley. I never thought about using sour cream in deviled egg recipe.

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    Joan Kubes 18/03/2018 at 10:50 am - Reply

    This looks yummy! I’ve never thought of making a deviled eggs spread before.

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    alice Minx 18/03/2018 at 5:48 pm - Reply

    I’m not a huge egg fan, but these look good

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    Terry 18/03/2018 at 8:18 pm - Reply

    What an awesome recipe. I made this today and love the added flavor from the traditional deviled eggs I make.

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    Donna porter 18/03/2018 at 8:52 pm - Reply

    My family loves deviled eggs but this is a different recipe. I will make this for Easter!

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    Alma 18/03/2018 at 9:11 pm - Reply

    Looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe.

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FAQs

Why do you add vinegar to deviled eggs? ›

A light-colored vinegar, like the white-wine vinegar we use in these creamy deviled eggs, brings a touch of acidity to the filling and balances the richness of the yolks and the mayonnaise.

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

Prep deviled eggs too far in advance, and you'll have dried out filling and stinky boiled egg whites. For the best results, prep your deviled eggs up to two days in advance and keep the egg whites and filling separate until you're ready to serve. This prepping method also applies if you're not even leaving the house.

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What happens if you put too much mayo in deviled eggs? ›

Going overboard with the mayo.

But when you're heavy-handed with this ingredient, not only will it overpower the taste of the filling, but it can also make for a loose, runny filling that's tough to pipe into the egg white.

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What is deviled egg filling made of? ›

Deviled eggs are hard boiled eggs where the yolk is mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. The little sprinkle of paprika on top is the perfect finishing touch.

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How do you make Paula Deen deviled eggs? ›

Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, pickles and pimentos.

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How long should you leave an egg in vinegar? ›

Follow these steps…
  1. Gently place the egg in the glass and cover it with vinegar.
  2. Leave the egg for about 48 hours. You can speed up the process by changing the vinegar halfway through.
  3. Remove the egg and gently rub the eggshell away. ...
  4. Carefully drop your egg from a couple of centimetres and watch it bounce!

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Should you refrigerate boiled eggs before making deviled eggs? ›

Boil the eggs in the shell, chill in cold water, drain and refrigerate for up to a week. If you can cover them or seal them in a storage bag or container, even better. Then, peel and make the deviled eggs the day of the meal. The less the storage time, the better the quality.

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Should I boil my eggs the night before for deviled eggs? ›

I cook the eggs the day before and (when cooled) cut them in half. I prep the egg yolk mixture (and refrigerate). I place the egg whites, cut side down, onto 1-2 paper towels in a container with a lid. I put one or two paper towels between each layer of egg whites.

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Why are my deviled eggs runny the next day? ›

Making them too far in advance. Deviled eggs can be watery, dry, or lose flavor the longer they sit, so don't make them too far in advance. For the best results, prep your eggs and make the filling up two days in advance, and store them separately. Assemble the eggs before serving.

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Why put paprika on deviled eggs? ›

Standard deviled eggs are undeniably good, but adding a touch of tomato paste and a generous pinch of smoked paprika makes them a bit more sophisticated. The flavor is gently sweet, forcefully spicy and perfectly smoky.

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How do you get the mustard taste out of deviled eggs? ›

Add sweetness to your dish. Honey or maple syrup are great choices for counterbalancing mustard, but even just a spoonful of sugar will help.

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Can you mess up deviled eggs? ›

Making deviled eggs involves hard-boiling and peeling eggs, slicing them and scooping out the yolks to mix with mayonnaise or other ingredients, and then refilling. But a lot can go wrong in a process with so many steps. The eggs may be overcooked or undercooked.

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What is a true deviled egg? ›

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. They are generally served cold as a side dish, appetizer or a main course during gatherings or parties.

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What are deviled eggs called in the South? ›

The term dates to the 19th century, and it was used to refer to foods that were spicy or zesty with the addition of mustard or pepper. In some regions of the South and the Midwest, deviled eggs are also called salad or dressed eggs when they are served at a church function, to avoid the term "deviled."

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What is the difference between angel eggs and deviled eggs? ›

A simple and delicious appetizer, this angel eggs recipe is everything you love from the classic with a nicer name. The only difference between angel eggs and deviled eggs is the name! The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, making it the perfect finger food option for parties, potlucks, and BBQs.

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What does adding vinegar to eggs do? ›

Acid can help with cooking other styles of eggs, too

Adding a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a pan of roiling water helps poached eggs to set better, and to maintain their shape while cooking, rather than the whites spreading haphazardly all across the pan.

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Why do you need vinegar in eggs? ›

"Vinegar is an inherently acidic material, so if we add a few drops of vinegar into that boiling water that is going to increase the rate of denaturing and it's going to make that happen faster and help the poached egg hold its shape better."

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Why add vinegar to egg mayo? ›

c) Vinegar - Alongside the mustard this helps cut through the richness of the eggs and mayonnaise. Malt vinegar is most traditional in the UK, but apple cider vinegar can sub. I actually prefer dill pickle juice for its flavour. In all cases though you only need a tiny amount, otherwise it'll turn the egg mayo sour.

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Why does vinegar help peel hard boiled eggs? ›

Adding white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your pot of water allegedly results in softer, easier-to-peel eggshells. That's because the acid in vinegar dissolves some of the calcium carbonate that makes up the egg's hard exterior.

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