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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Dec 2, 2020 Modified: May 4, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Southern Deviled Eggs

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    Deviled eggs are always the perfect side dish or appetizer for a holiday party or get-together. With these flavorful Southern deviled eggs, everyone will reach for another so make sure to hide yours first!

    side view of southern deviled eggs on a plate with fresh parsley

    This southern deviled eggs recipe is made with mustard, mayo, relish, and egg yolks. This filling is simple and delicious. Add more or less of the ingredients to adjust to taste as desired.

    Top them off with some fresh parsley and paprika and you have a dish everyone will come back to. Just make sure you make enough for everyone because deviled eggs are best eaten 3 or more at a time.

    For another deviled egg variation, check out my Spicy Deviled Eggs.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. They're easy to make. Deviled eggs are a very low maintenance appetizer, which is one of the reasons they're so popular. Cook the eggs, peel and slice, mix, and fill.
    2. Basic ingredients. We don't need anything too extravagant to make these deviled eggs because simple ingredients like mayo, mustard, and relish are enough to give us a great flavor and creamy consistency.
    3. It's frugal. While the cost of eggs may vary, they're still considered one of the cheapest protein options. Packed with great nutrients and affordable, this recipe can feed several for a low cost.
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    ingredients needed to make southern deviled eggs

    🥘 Ingredients

    Eggs- You will need some hard boiled eggs for these deviled eggs to work well. I recommend using my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe for foolproof eggs that peel perfectly every time.

    Mayonnaise- This is the base of the filling. It makes the yolk mix creamy in consistency.

    Mustard- Adding in some mustard will give us a tangy flavor and cut down on the mayo flavor.

    Sweet Relish- Add in some relish for a nice sweetness and crunch.

    Seasonings- You'll want to keep the seasonings simple with some salt, pepper, and paprika.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large Pot
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Fork
    • Mixing Bowl

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Southern deviled eggs with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Boil your eggs until they're hard boiled and then let them cool to safe handling temperatures.

    Peel the shells from the egg whites and rinse under water to remove any small shell pieces.

    boiled egg split in half on a wooden cutting board fresh parsely to the side

    Cut the eggs lengthwise down the middle.

    a white bowl filled with egg yolks

    Remove the yolks and set them in a bowl to the side.

    white bowl filled with crushed egg yolks and a fork

    Mash your egg yolks down until they're crumbly and fine.

    all of the deviled egg filling ingredients in a bowl with a fork

    Add in the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Adjust to taste as needed.

    deviled egg filling in a white bowl

    Place the filling into a bag and then snip the end for easy piping.

    4 deviled eggs on a wooden board

    Pipe the egg filling into the cavity of the egg whites and then garnish with paprika.

    Serve and enjoy.

    aerial view of a blue rimmed white plate filled with paprika topped deviled egs and fresh parsley to the side

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If you want a less sweet and more dill flavor for your egg filling, use dill relish instead of sweet relish. For a slightly creamier texture add in a little more mayo until your desired consistency is reached.

    I like to use a piping bag with the tip cut off to fill my egg whites but spooning it in works well too. You could even get fancy and use a star tip to pipe the filling into the egg whites.

    If any of your boiled eggs don't turn out pretty enough for deviled eggs, don't forget you can always turn them into Creamy Egg Salad Sandwiches later!

    💭 FAQs

    How long is it safe to eat deviled eggs?

    Deviled eggs can be prepared and stored for 2 days. This means they can be made the day before an event and stored until the day after. For best results consume within 2 days.

    How do you hard boil eggs so they peel easily?

    Use older eggs that have been in the fridge for at least a week. Older eggs work better at easily peeling. Next, try the 5-5-5 method. Place eggs in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then let them sit there for 5 minutes. Then, place in an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling. I also like to peel my eggs under gently running water because it helps separate that sticky membrane from the egg white.

    Can I freeze deviled eggs?

    It's never recommended to freeze deviled eggs. While it could technically be done, the flavors, textures, and appearances are all different and offputting.

    deviled eggs and fresh parsley on a white plate with a blue rim

    More appetizer recipes to check out soon!

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    • Chicken Cream Cheese Crescent Bombs
    • Maple Bacon Dip
    • Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks

    📖 Recipe

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    Southern Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are always the perfect side dish or appetizer for a holiday party or get-together. With these flavorful southern deviled eggs, everyone will reach for another so make sure to hide yours first!
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 24 halves
    Calories: 54kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.68 / Serving $0.07
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Fork
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 12 large Eggs ($0.96)
    • ½ cup Mayonnaise ($0.62)
    • 1 Tablespoon Yellow mustard ($0.02)
    • 1 Tablespoon Sweet relish ($0.04)
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper ($0.02)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt ($0.02)
    • Paprika *for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Hard boil your eggs and let cool to safe handling temperatures.
    • Peel the shells from the eggwhites and then rinse under water to remove small shell pieces.
    • Cut the eggs lengthwise down the center and remove yolks. Place yolks into a large mixing bowl.
    • Mash the yolks until fine and crumbly.
    • Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Adjust to taste.
    • Fill a bag and snip the end and pipe the filling into the cavity of each egg white.
    • Garnish with paprika and serve.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    If you want a less sweet and more dill flavor for your egg filling, use dill relish instead of sweet relish.
    For a slightly creamier texture add in a little more mayo until your desired consistency is reached.
    I like to use a piping bag with the tip cut off to fill my egg whites but spooning it in works well too. You could even get fancy and use a star tip to pipe the filling into the egg whites.
    Deviled eggs can be prepared and stored for 2 days. This means they can be made the day before an event and stored until the day after. For best results consume within 2 days. 
    It's never recommended to freeze deviled eggs. While it could technically be done, the flavors, textures, and appearances are all different and offputting.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1halve | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 79.4mg | Potassium: 38.4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 41.9IU | Calcium: 15.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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