Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

Truly the best southern deviled egg recipe you'll ever make! A crowd favorite that pairs perfectly with so many dishes. Made with only 7 ingredients, learn how to make these classic deviled eggs!

A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ southern deviled eggs recipe that is beyond delicious! Other than a homemade grilled cheeseburger and restaurant-style french fries, deviled eggs have to be one of the most popular foods in the entire world!

They're served all year long for all sorts of different holidays and occasions. They are served on 4th of July alongside some smoked baby back bbq ribs, or Labor Day paired with this smoked tri tip recipe. I always serve these at Thanksgiving dinner with smoked turkey breast and with my Honey Baked Spiral Ham at Christmas time. You'll see them served as appetizers, side dishes, or as a snack. And these stuffed eggs can be made in so many different ways. The possibilities are endless!

This is a traditional southern deviled eggs recipe that can be found at any holiday dinner table or picnic. What makes this recipe southern is the use of mayonnaise, with a small amount of yellow mustard and sweet pickles. And they are absolutely delicious.

Deviled eggs originated in ancient Rome and were called "stuffed eggs". They began popping up pretty regularly around the 13th century. Typically, they were served to the wealthy before the main course and then became a popular food for serving while entertaining.

You'll see deviled eggs at Thanksgiving, Christmas, at church potlucks, and around Easter time. A lot of churches want to keep the word "devil" out when it comes to food so they started calling them "stuffed eggs" or "dressed eggs".

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

• Eggs - use either large or extra large size eggs. Both brown or white eggs work well.
• Mayonnaise - don't use Miracle Whip. Use real mayo. A reduced-fat version also works well.
• Mustard - adds a zesty flavor and helps balance the flavor of the mayonnaise.
• Sweet Pickles - adds a bit of texture the the filling and a subtle sweet taste.
• Paprika - sprinkle this on top of the stuffed deviled eggs for added color. If you add a smoked paprika, it will add a subtle smoky flavor.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

🥚How To Peel Boiled Eggs

Peeling hard-boiled eggs can be very frustrating. They can breaks or the thin shell membrane won't budge. Learn how to peel hard boiled eggs using this simple method. It's a fool-proof technique that works every time!

👩‍🍳 Variations and Substitutions

• Instead of using regular mayonnaise, try using this garlic aioli recipe! It's made without using eggs and is ready in 10 minutes!
• Try using this avocado and egg salad to fill the eggs!
• There are a lot of different deviled egg recipes out there. Early ingredients included cilantro, onion juice, coriander, raisins, cheese, herbs, and mint. But you don't see a lot of those ingredients used in today's recipes. Here's some additional popular ways to make deviled eggs:
  • dill pickle relish
  • capers
  • horseradish
  • bacon
  • shrimp
  • caviar
  • salmon

📝 How To Make Southern Deviled Eggs

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently place the eggs in the pot of water and boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Peel the eggs according to the instructions listed above.

Step 2: After the eggs are peeled, slice each egg lengthwise and remove the yolks.

Step 3: Place the cooked yolks in a bowl.

Step 4: Put the egg whites in a deviled egg tray or on a large plate.

Step 5: Use a fork to help finely break up the yolks until there are no large chunks. Then, add the mayonnaise, mustard, diced sweet pickles and stir until well combined.

Expert Tip: Make sure you're taste testing during this process. You may want to add a bit more mayonnaise or add a dash of salt and pepper.

Step 6: When it comes to stuffing the eggs, there are multiple ways to do this. The quickest method is to use a spoon. Simply dip a spoon into the egg mixture and scrape the filling into the white part of the egg.

Step 7: Once the eggs are filled, lightly sprinkle on the paprika.

Step 8: Cover the deviled egg tray and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

And that's all it takes to make this simple southern deviled eggs recipe! It doesn't get much more easy and delicious than this recipe!

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