11 Delicious Deviled Egg Recipes with To-Die-For Toppings
Only one dish makes the perfect appetizer, Easter brunch addition, and picnic side: deviled eggs. Try our creative fillings and fancy deviled egg toppings to upgrade your favorite hard-boiled snack. Think outside the plain paprika garnish with our deviled egg recipes that include flavors such as jalapeño popper, smoked salmon, and Greek, to name a few.
Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs
Bacon is sure to amp up your deviled eggs' popularity. To prep this fan-favorite recipe in no time, start with hard-boiled eggs from the supermarket. Otherwise, make hard-boiled eggs at home. (It's quick and easy.) To finish the dish, sprinkle on crisp bacon crumbles and fresh green onion slivers.
Deviled Eggs
Looking for the classic approach to deviled eggs? This easy deviled egg recipe is spot-on. We stick to the basics with a deviled egg filling made from mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Top with fresh parsley and paprika for a simple, yet sophisticated finish.
Test Kitchen Tip: Once you've nailed the classic deviled egg recipe, go for one of our variations such as Italian-style or curry and crab.
Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs come with a fiery kick that's peppery, crunchy, and oh-so-tasty. Fill the eggs with a heaping mixture of jalapeño, bacon, and green onion, then stick a homemade cheese crisp in the center. If you're in a rush, this delicious appetizer recipe can come together 30 minutes before your party. Don't forget to add a quick sprinkle of chili powder over the final product—if you dare—to make this deviled egg recipe its best.
Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs
Bet you haven't had deviled eggs like this before! Get ready to impress everyone at your next gathering with this indulgent fried deviled egg recipe. After boiling, the hard-boiled eggs get dredged in a panko mixture and fried to crispy perfection. Use the traditional deviled egg filling or try our bacon-tomato variation.
Paleo Avocado Deviled Eggs
Even if you don't follow a Paleo diet, you're going to love this healthy deviled egg recipe. Vibrant green avocado and Paleo mayonnaise (we've got a homemade recipe for that, too!) make the ultra-smooth filling. The deviled eggs get a bit of tang and heat from lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
Test Kitchen Tip: Place yolks and other filling ingredients in a resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; mash contents to mix. Snip off a corner of the bag; squeeze bag to pipe yolk mixture into white halves.
Perfect Pair Deviled Eggs
Have some picky eaters in the house that only eat deviled eggs with or without relish? This deviled egg recipe from Trisha Yearwood will keep everyone at the Easter table satisfied. Instead of doing just one deviled egg filling, you'll do half ("his" filling) with mayo and the other half ("her" filling) with relish.
Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs
These pretty-in-pink eggs stand out on a crowded brunch plate. A quick soak in fresh beet juice infuses each bite with earthy flavor and bold color. Bookmark this pretty deviled egg recipe for Mother's Day brunch or a creative Easter idea.
Spider Halloween Deviled Eggs
Who says deviled eggs are just for Easter? Plan to serve these fun deviled eggs at your next Halloween gathering. The secret to our green deviled egg center is fresh avocado, mustard, and a squeeze of lime. To achieve the fun spider web egg-dyeing effect that's safe to eat, we let the cooked eggs sit in a black food coloring mix.
Smoky Tea Deviled Eggs
This take on the classic deviled egg recipe draws inspiration from Chinese tea eggs. Here, they are marinated in a mix of tea, soy sauce, and five-spice powder overnight before being filled with a creamy smoked salmon mixture. Top the finished deviled eggs with cracked pink peppercorns and chopped chives.
Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
What makes this the best deviled egg recipe we've ever tasted? Two tablespoons of butter in the filling. The result is a luscious, creamy topper that can't be achieved with mayonnaise alone. Round out the dish with yellow mustard and a sprinkle of paprika.
Sun-Dried Tomato Deviled Eggs
Don't just take our word for how delicious this deviled egg recipe is. As one reviewer shared, "I made this for the first time, rather than the same usual deviled egg recipe. It was such a success! Loved the ingredients, especially the yogurt. I added some fig balsamic vinegar and it added a nice touch. Saved this recipe to make again."