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.

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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??

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    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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Horseradish, a surprising addition, enhances deviled eggs. Yes, a classic becomes a classic when its original version is popular, but trying something new rarely hurts. Try spicy horseradish sauce with deviled eggs.

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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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Should you make deviled eggs the night before or the 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? ›

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. Follow this tip: Having just the right amount of mayonnaise in the filling makes for good flavor and good texture.

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Why do people put paprika on deviled eggs? ›

The paprika will determine the depth of flavor of each bite. You can garnish with any kind (hot or sweet Hungarian, or hot or sweet smoked), but the better the quality, the more complex the flavor.

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What gives eggs more flavor? ›

Salt and Pepper

These kitchen essentials are crucial for giving eggs any flavor at all. Specifically, salt suppresses bitter tastes to help bring out the eggs' natural taste, while pepper adds a pop of outside spice. You can switch up your eggs' flavor by using different types of pepper.

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What causes deviled eggs to get watery? ›

While proper cooking techniques are the first step to avoiding weeping, experimenting with certain deviled egg ingredients, unfortunately, can result in a watery, sloppy appearance on the plate. Ingredients with a high water content, like tomatoes or cucumbers, can help create this wet scenario.

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What to do when you put too much vinegar in deviled eggs? ›

  1. If you have added too much vinegar to your recipe, don't panic. There are some simple ways to balance the acidity and save your dish. ...
  2. - Add some sugar or honey to the dish. ...
  3. - Add some baking soda to the dish. ...
  4. - Add some dairy products to the dish. ...
  5. - Add some herbs or spices to the dish.
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What can I use instead of mustard in deviled eggs? ›

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  1. 6 large eggs.
  2. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise.
  3. 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar.
  4. 2 dashes Tabasco or other vinegar-based hot sauce, optional.
  5. kosher salt to taste.
  6. pepper to taste.
  7. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives.
  8. paprika for garnish.
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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.

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Should I boil eggs for deviled eggs the day before? ›

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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Should I let eggs cool before making deviled eggs? ›

Be sure to transfer them to an ice bath right away to stop the cooking process and cool them down quickly, which makes the eggs easier to peel and ensures that the yolk isn't too warm when mixed with the mayonnaise and mustard (which risks creating a runny filling).

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11 things to add to eggs
  1. A teaspoon of chopped, fresh stronger herbs like oregano, tarragon, or thyme.
  2. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh milder herbs like parsley, chives, chervil, basil, or mint.
  3. Tabasco, Worcestershire, or other prepared sauce, to taste.
  4. A quarter cup grated or crumbled cheddar, goat, or other melting cheese.
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