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.

    • Best Deviled Egg Recipe| It's a Spread! (22)

      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

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.

Is mayo or Miracle Whip better for deviled eggs? ›

Miracle whip: People have very strong opinions about Miracle Whip but I really like its flavor in this recipe for deviled eggs. This paired with the ingredient of paprika adds a nice depth. Feel free to use mayo instead.

Why put white vinegar in 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.

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.

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.

How much mayonnaise does it take to equal an egg? ›

Eggs are a key ingredient in mayonnaise, so it makes sense that it can be a perfect substitute when you're out of eggs. Use 3 tablespoons of mayo as an egg substitute.

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.

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.

What to use instead of mustard in deviled eggs? ›

This recipe for Deviled Eggs Without Mustard tastes just like classic deviled eggs but with apple cider vinegar in place of dijon mustard. They're a creamy, delicious appetizer everyone should try!

How do you get lumps out of deviled egg filling? ›

For the smoothest filling, try grating the yolks on the small holes of a box grater. You can also press them through a fine-mesh sieve. If you don't mind a few lumps, mashing the yolks thoroughly with a fork works too.

How long should I boil eggs? ›

Gently lower in fridge-cold eggs. Lower the heat slightly – so the eggs don't crack due to being bashed around but water is still at a gentle boil. Start the timer – 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled, 10 minutes for classic hard boiled, 15 minutes for unpleasant rubbery whites and powdery dry yolks.

How to make eggs easier to peel? ›

Drop the eggs into boiling water. Eggs added to a pot of boiling water rather than brought to a boil along with the cold water will be easier to peel. Plus, this method allows for more precise timing.

What is a true deviled egg? ›

The eggs are boiled, cooled, shelled, and then sliced in half. The yolk is then removed and mixed with other ingredients, such as mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, and other spices and herbs. It is then blended into a smooth paste which is used to fill the hollowed-out egg whites.

What are deviled eggs called in the South? ›

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."

How many deviled eggs per person? ›

How many deviled eggs do you need per person? Plan 2 to 3 deviled eggs per person for your get-together. A dozen eggs will make 24 deviled eggs, and that will be enough for 8 to 12 people. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 24 hours and snack on them the next day.

What happens when you have too much mayonnaise? ›

Eating too much mayonnaise can cause high blood pressure problems. Actually, the amount of omega-6 fatty acids in mayonnaise is very high, which can increase blood pressure. Excessive consumption of mayonnaise can also increase the risk of diseases like heart attack and stroke.

What do I do if my deviled eggs are too runny? ›

To thicken up runny deviled egg filling, adding in some extra egg yolks is the first easy fix to try. This method thickens up the base of the filling without altering the taste. Now for a more out-of-the-box (literally) fix, try mixing some instant mashed potatoes into your filling instead.

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