Simple Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

By Stacy Williams June 12, 2020

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Classic deviled eggs are a timeless side dish recipe or appetizer recipe. They’re perfect for your holiday meal, keto snack or a quick side for your weeknight dinner.

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It might sound crazy, but one of my favorite snacks is a classic deviled egg. They’re far better for me health wise than a lot of other snacks I could eat and frankly, they’re just tasty! There are so many variations of the deviled egg though – like THESE cream cheese and bacon deviled eggs – but I still prefer a simple and classic deviled egg recipe.

How about you?

It’s because there are so many variations that I really feel classic deviled eggs often get overlooked.

Ya’ll, sometimes simple is best and that has never been more true than when it comes to a deiled egg recipe.

Don’t get me wrong. The others are amazing and taste fantastic, but there’s something so simple and comforting about the flavors that mesh in a classic deviled egg.

Simple Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

This particular deviled egg recipe uses just a handful of ingredients. This makes it great for things like 4th of July celebrations, summer picnics or your holiday appetizer.

Deviled eggs are a staple at my house for holiday meals.

As you make these deviled eggs, feel free to add whatever you would like. A lot of folks add things like bacon or pickle relish.

That’s okay. I wanted this particular recipe to be a classic deviled egg, but using it to build off of to create something even yummier is a great idea!

How to Store Deviled Eggs

Because finished deviled eggs are exposed to air, they can dry out with a crusty layer on top very quickly if they are not stored properly.

To keep this from happening, make certain you store them in the fridge in a covered ocontainer.

I personally use THIS storage container made specifically for deviled eggs.

It keeps them fresh and helps transport them safely when we are taking them to a potluck dinner.

Ready to get started? After you make your deviled eggs, you can garnish them however you would like. In my case, I usually use fresh dill and a piece or two of a sliced gherkin pickle.

In the end though, they’re your deviled eggs. I’e even seen people use potato chips as a garnish on them!

You will Need:

• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 c. real mayonnaise – Amazon, Thrive Market or make THIS homemade mayo
• 1-2 tsp yellow mustard – Amazon, Thrive Market
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar – Amazon, Thrive Market
• 1/8 tsp salt – Amazon, Thrive Market
• 1/4 tsp black pepper – Amazon, Thrive Market
• 1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika, plus extra for garnish – Amazon, Thrive Market
• Fresh dill, for garnish
• Sliced gherkin pickles, for garnish – Thrive Market

Supplies Needed:

• Medium saucepan with lid
• Sharp Kitchen Knife
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Potato Masher
• Piping Bag
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

First you’ll need to hard boil the eggs.

The best way to do this is to start a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid on to boil. You want just enough water to cover the eggs at a rolling boil.

Add the eggs while the water heats up, put the lid on and bring it to a rolling boil. Allow it to boil for 5-6 minutes then turn the heat off.

Do not remove the lid. Instead, let it sit 10-15 minutes undisturbed. They will continue to cook in the hot water.

Once the time has passed, rinse them well in cold water, peel and rinse again then use a sharp knife to cut each one in half lengthwise.

Add the egg yolks to a small mixing bowl and set the egg whites aside for later.

Tip: If you want your eggs to peel easily, add 1/8 tsp baking soda to the boiling water. They will peel perfectly every single time.

Add the yolks plus all other ingredients – except garnishes – the a small mixing bowl and use a potato masher or fork to mash the yolks.

Once they’re broken up a bit, stir the mixture utogether until it’s smooth.

Add the filling to a piping bag.

If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a freezer bag with one corner cut off in a pinch.

Pipe the filling into the egg hwhite halves you set aside earlier.

Make it pretty or don’t make it pretty. It’s up to you, lol.

Garnish your eggs with a bit more paprika, fresh dill and a sliced gherkin or whatever you prefer to use as a garnish.

Chill your eggs for at least 1 hours or until they’re fully cool.