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Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

Stacey – March 27, 2018 – 138 Comments

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I just love deviled eggs, but for whatever reason, I don’t make them very often.  But when Easter rolls around, it’s always the perfect way to use up those leftover colorful eggs.

You know, recipes like this are funny because everyone has their own way of making them.  Oddly enough, every recipe I’ve seen and all the eggs I’ve seen that other people have made have paprika on them as a garnish, but I never once saw my mom make deviled eggs with paprika.  Not once.

Above photo Classic Southern Deviled EggsNow, I always say that the way your mama did it was the right way, so I’m showing them both ways here – some with paprika and some without.

The other thing I like in mine that’s a little different is that I prefer dill relish to the much more popular sweet relish.  This recipe works with both, but I’ve just never been a huge fan of sweet relish.  In fact, when I was a kid, mom would make potato salad for me separately and chop up dill pickles in it rather than sweet ones like everyone else’s.  Wasn’t she sweet to do that?

Closer photo of Classic Southern Deviled EggsI see all these pretty photos where folks have piped their filling into their eggs so daintily.  I never once saw my mom do that either.  She just spooned it into the white.  If you’ve got the time and energy and want to make them look special, you just go on with ya bad self.  I’ll be over here spooning it into mine because I’m just ready to eat.  🙂

Classic Southern Deviled Eggs on black serving dishThe other thing worth mentioning is how to get these eggs cooked.  Boiling them is the traditional method, but I’m gonna flip that theory on its ear for a minute.

The big hassle for me when making hard cooked eggs is peeling them.  Now, I’ve seen (and tried) all the tips and tricks to try to make them easier to peel – using older eggs, adding vinegar to the water, add baking soda to the water, starting with cold water in the pot, etc., etc.  For me, none of those work consistently.  But you know what does?  Cooking the eggs in an electric pressure cooker.  While they’re virtually the same thing, I’ve had an electric pressure cooker for years before folks knew anything about an Instant Pot.  Pressure cooking the eggs on low pressure for about 8 minutes with a manual pressure release will deliver perfect hard cooked eggs every time and the shell will peel right off.  Now, why does this work?  Well, the theory is that the steam causes the membrane inside the egg to pull away from the shell making them easier to peel.  And that makes sense.

Above photo of Classic Southern Deviled EggsBut realizing that not everyone has an electric pressure cooker, I found this egg steaming recipe from my friend Elise Bauer over at Simply Recipes.  She confirmed that steaming them is the reason they peel so easily.   Testing it myself yielded virtually the same results as the pressure cooker method.

SO!  I wrote this recipe to include the method of steaming the eggs.  Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.  Feel free to click that link to follow Elise’s recipe as she has much more detail in her instructions.  Enjoy!

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Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 halves
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 dashes vinegar-based hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle relish sweet or dill
  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika optional

Instructions

  • For easy-to-peel eggs, steam them rather than boiling them. To do so, add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of a medium-sized saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add a steamer basket if you have one, but it's not necessary. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat off. Carefully add the eggs to the basket or just to the bottom of the pan. Cover and return to a boil. Steam for 12 to 15 minutes. To check the doneness, you might add an extra egg and check it at 12 minutes to judge the cook time. Once cooked, place the eggs in an ice bath until they are completely cool.
  • Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the yolk and place them in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash up the yolks. Add the mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Add the pickle relish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture equally back into the whites.
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  1. Connie Baker

    December 24, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    Made this recipe since 2017. My fave and so easy.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks, Connie!

      Reply
  2. Dwayne Nelson

    November 12, 2022 at 9:33 am

    Love this deviled eggs recipe

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Thanks, Dwayne!

      Reply
  3. Jennie

    November 12, 2022 at 8:45 am

    Appreciate this new idea steaming eggs I will try that next time. Egg mixture is really great expecially the dill idea.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Thanks, Jennie! The steaming is LIFE CHANGING when it comes to peeling the eggs.

      Reply
  4. Cynthia

    November 10, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Not real crazy about the addition of relish, used sweet. Maybe dill would be better.
    Have you tried horseradish instead of hot sauce? Mmm.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:42 am

      I haven’t tried that, but I think it sounds different and delicious!

      Reply
  5. Rona

    November 10, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    Wow, so many ways to fix them I never heard of before. I’ll be trying some. I bought one of the egg machines and love it. Takes no time to cook and peeling eggs is a breeze. I use miracle whip, mustard and chopped dill pickles and sprinkle with paprika on top and never have leftovers.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:44 am

      I have one that does 6 eggs and I absolutely love it! It works by the same steam method so they’re super easy to peel, too!

      Reply
  6. Debra Belisle

    November 10, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    If anyone is going to ask a silly question, it will be me!!!!!!
    When you cook eggs in pressure cooker for the 8 minutes do you add water or not?
    Thanks for all the work you put into your online site.

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    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:45 am

      No worries, Debra! If you’ve had the question, chances are someone else has had it too. Yes, you’ll need water in the pressure cooker to create the steam. Each appliance is a little different, so check out the instructions to ensure you include enough water. I typically add about 1 cup.

      Reply
  7. Virginia

    November 10, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    This is a great recipe for deviled eggs. I have used this recipe many years. Like someone posted, I find it is tasty to add a little softened butter to the egg yolks before the other ingredients. Also, before you fill the egg whites, trim off a little piece of the underside of the egg white so that it will sit level on the serving plate. What you trimmed you can just add to the shell of the egg white and then fill with the egg yolk mixture.

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    • Cynthia

      November 10, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Butter to egg yolks? Going to try, but salted or unsalted?

      Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Great tips, Virginia! I still haven’t tried the butter, but I’ve got to. It sounds perfect!

      Reply
  8. Ellen Nicole Radford

    November 10, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    Instead of hot sauce I use a pinch of sugar. I’m not sure how that would taste with dill though. I’m a fan of sweet relish as that is the way that I’ve always eaten them here in NC.

    Reply
  9. Patt Brantley

    November 10, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    I too am a dill pickle fan but never considered substituting for the dill relish. Not sure I have ever seen adding hot sauce. Love deviled eggs and I already know this will be my go to recipe. Also love your site and the pics/videos of your new house.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Patt! Sure hope you’ll enjoy these!

      Reply
  10. Sharon

    November 10, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    I add horseradish also, no relish.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:47 am

      I’ve got to try this!

      Reply
  11. Cheryl

    November 10, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    In our neck of the woods, everyone makes them with dill pickles and mustard powder, which I do not care for, lol. My mama made them with mayo, 1000 island dressing, reg. mustard and sweet relish. She never once put paprika on them and she also spooned the mixture into the egg as you do. I love them and I make them the same way she did. Mama’s are great! Thanks for sharing and they are great at Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:48 am

      The dressing is an interesting twist! Love hearing about all these variations!

      Reply
  12. RobinS.

    August 21, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    All deviled eggs are delicious, IMO. After 60+ years of cooking, including deviled eggs, I read Julia Child’s recipe: she adds some butter to the yolk before adding mayo and other ingredients. I’m passing this along because it added a definitive, but difficult to name, lift in the flavor.(I often use curry powder and fresh chives in mine.)

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    • Stacey

      August 22, 2022 at 8:36 am

      I will have to try that, I love deviled eggs!

      Reply
  13. Barb

    August 20, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Needs fresh Horseradish incorporated in the Mayo

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 22, 2022 at 8:43 am

      Sounds good!

      Reply
  14. Barbara T

    August 20, 2022 at 11:10 am

    This is the classic Southern Style Recipe. Everyone loves them and you won’t have any leftovers!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 22, 2022 at 9:16 am

      LOVE this!

      Reply
  15. Russ Dunn

    April 17, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Easy peel eggs? 1/8th cup salt in boiler with Jumbo eggs. Cover eggs with water and bring to a boil. Turn heat off and place the lid on. Leave the boiler on the element for 12 minutes. Pour off hot water as you cool the eggs with cold running water. Drain and cover eggs with ice. Allow to cool approximately 20 minutes. Crack and peel from the bottom. The eggs will peel in two shell halves and be done without the green patina. Adjust time down for smaller eggs.
    I’m making half dozen traditionally with sweet salad cubes, yellow mustard and mayo. The other half zingy with Wickle relish, Dijon mustard and mayo. Remember this y’all, if it ain’t Duke’s it ain’t mayonnaise.

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    • Stacey

      April 18, 2022 at 8:28 am

      Thanks for the tip! Duke’s is the best!

      Reply
      • Barb

        August 20, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        Can’t get Duke’s have to use Des Moines Ms. Clarks Mayonaise

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        • Stacey

          August 22, 2022 at 9:13 am

          Duke’s mayonnaise is more of a vinegar based one. I have never heard of Ms. Clarks before but I’m sure that it will work just fine!

          Reply
      • Linda

        November 10, 2022 at 5:49 pm

        Isn’t it funny how people are different? I live in NJ where Miracle Whip and Hellman’s remain in a forever dispute for better taste. Dukes is not here but while on vacation in Savannah I tasted it. Don’t get mad y’all but that was so nasty. Remember I said funny that we differ. Laugh it off and keep it movin’. Just my personal opinion.

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        • Stacey

          November 14, 2022 at 9:43 am

          Ha! That’s what makes the world go ’round, right?

          Reply
    • Linda

      November 10, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Yes they are cooking under steam pressure. Add a cup of water.

      Reply
  16. Charles Aldredge

    April 12, 2022 at 11:04 am

    For the perfect boiled you can’t beat the Egg Dash. Make them soft, medium or hard boiled. Put in the fridge for a while and peel under running water. Can’t be any easier.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 12, 2022 at 11:43 am

      You’re absolutely right! I love mine!

      Reply
  17. C Watkins

    December 27, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    This was a very delicious and satisfying recipe! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  18. Emma gilkison

    November 20, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    Read all recipes interesting
    I add sweet relish
    Miracle whip don’t like mayonnaise
    Mustard pinch salt
    Maybe touch pickle juice
    Paprika and small piece celery leaf (decoration)

    My whole problem is peeling maybe I boil to long 15 to 20 minutes I afraid they won’t be done just run cold water never have ice
    Don’t quite get steaming method iv boiled for 60yrs some days works others no
    Help

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    • Stacey

      November 22, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Steaming the eggs is the best method to make them easy to peel. I wish I understood the science better, but I can certainly tell you that it works. Did you try it?

      Reply
  19. Jean Lovelace

    November 19, 2021 at 1:13 am

    I always thought deviled eggs meant meant mixed with deviled ham
    because that was what my ( southern) Mother did. So to me that is what real “deviled”
    eggs are. I also make them as most of you all do. Anyone else fix them this way?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 19, 2021 at 8:29 am

      I’ve absolutely heard of other folks doing that!

      Reply
  20. Neuroticmom

    November 18, 2021 at 11:30 am

    I only remember my mom making deviled eggs at Easter time and yup they had paprika on them! Me I don’t like it I sprinkle a little dry dill on top. My husband loves deviled eggs I make them at least once a week. So I try to vary it. Just recently I started adding dry ranch dressing mix, adds a nice flavor. Sometimes I add mustard. I finally chop dill pickles because we try to stay away from all the sugar in relish and sometimes I add Dash seasoning. Just depends what mood I’m in! I love the idea of the hot sauce my husband would love that. Would something like Franks hot sauce work? I wish I had a pressure cooker to try doing eggs that way. I bring to boil take off the heat and let steam for 12 minutes. Doesn’t always work so I am ready to try some of the other suggestions here. Thanks for all the ideas!

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    • Stacey

      November 18, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Yes! Franks will work perfectly! When it comes to steaming the eggs, it really does make a difference. And while the pressure cooker works best, I’ve had great luck with the method in the recipe as well. Enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Kathy

    November 18, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Stacey: I always hard-boil my eggs in the air fryer. My mother always put cider vinegar along with the Best Foods mayonnaise and French’s mustard, and topped them off with paprika. Never pickle relish, which is a good thing, as I am now allergic to cucumbers. I always add Tabasco Jalapeño as well. Everybody always has lists of things that do NOT belong In deviled eggs, and I am no exception. I was curious about using cream cheese, so I tried it. I thought they were very good. I mentioned it to my brother, and he took my deviled eggs “maven” status away. 8(
    I think it’s time to fire up the air fryer and devil some eggs!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 18, 2021 at 10:26 am

      Thanks for sharing your tips, Kathy! I think the cream cheese sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
  22. Eleanor

    November 7, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    YES! Steaming eggs is the best. I learned this a couple years ago and that is the only way I do them now. I bring water to a boil then turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 8, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Glad to hear you approve! Steaming was certainly a game changer for me!

      Reply
  23. Dtate

    August 30, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    LOL … I use half dill & half sweet relish. Sometimes I use sweet jalapeno relish instead of the sweet. Sprinkle with cayenne OR smoked paprika.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 31, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      I bet the smoked paprika gives them a great flavor!

      Reply
  24. Jean Kuebler

    May 23, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Love your ceramic chicken egg plate! Like some others, I don’t put relish in mine like my mom did. I appreciate the ideas you have shared!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 24, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks, Jean!

      Reply
  25. Nancy Armijo

    April 1, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    My mom didn’t use any relish in hers, just mayo, mustard, and pickle juice. I tried relish once and didn’t care for it, so I just make them like my mother did. Also, she didn’t care too much for paprika, so she would sprinkle the tops with celery salt. I sprinkle half of the eggs with paprika and the rest with celery salt.

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Love the idea of the celery salt! Yum!

      Reply
  26. patsy hairell

    April 1, 2021 at 8:50 am

    What could you substitute for the mustard, its seems like a lot of mustard.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      You could simply leave it out.

      Reply
    • Peggy Lynn Glenn

      November 24, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      You could use Curry Powder for flavoring. I love them that way.

      Reply
  27. Joyce

    March 31, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Just for the record I to hated peeling eggs. Yes streaming is the way to go. But the true Secret for peeling eggs it’s take the hot eggs how do you stand in ice water it causes the eggs to draw away from the shell. Ice bath works no matter how you cook them

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks for that tip, Joyce!

      Reply
  28. Tracy Reagin

    March 31, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Hi Stacey, I do love your recipes. Thank you for putting them out for all to enjoy. I wanted you to know that I had an idea and tried it. I used ranch dressing as a 2/3 substitute for the mayo. My family loved it. If y’all like ranch would you try it and let me know what you think? Thank you ❤️

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      Love that idea! I’ll certainly have to try it! Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  29. Alicia Sweatt

    March 30, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    I haven’t made deviled eggs in years but you have inspired me. My Mama used dill pickle relish and no hot sauce. She didn’t sprinkle them with paprika either. She used cayenne powder. I might just go make some now! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Hope they turned out great for you!

      Reply
  30. Constance Whitley

    March 30, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    These are almost exactly like mine except I do use sweet relish, not being a fan of dill pickles except on cheeseburgers. Oh and i do sprinkle some paprika because my mom did. 🙂

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      Mom’s way is always the right way!

      Reply
  31. Louise

    March 30, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    I always add finely chopped celery ad dome chopped green olives to mine. Yum. Now I want some. Happy Easter, y’all.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      Sounds delicious to me!

      Reply
  32. Diana

    March 30, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    I am afraid I am a fan of sweet pickle relish but not all family members are so I just use the juice to help thin out the yolk mixture. I steam my eggs for 12 min. and they come out with no green and peel wonderfully.Just wanted share this with you and your readers.

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks, Diana!

      Reply
  33. Gino Downey

    November 26, 2020 at 10:02 am

    I am making today.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 27, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  34. Shilpa

    September 5, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Overall like the recipe, but I think I’d do half the hot sauce. The filling was a tad bit too sour/vinagery.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 9, 2020 at 10:09 am

      Glad you liked the recipe, Shilpa!

      Reply
  35. Laura

    July 12, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    Can you be more specific as to how to cook them in the Instapot? I’d love to try cooking my eggs this way. Do you add water? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mikki

      July 12, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      You ALWAYS, ALWAYS ALWAYS use water in the bottom of the instapot. I put about 1.5 cups in the bottom of mine and add my egg rack. Add the eggs and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, natural release for 5 minutes then do a quick release and immediately place in an ice bath. And you’ll have perfect, easy to peel eggs

      Reply
      • Stacey

        July 13, 2020 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks for answering this question!

        Reply
  36. Leslie Scoren

    April 10, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    I’ve discovered deviled eggs in my two years in the South. In my native San Francisco deviled eggs are not really a thing. Since moving here I have made them for events at my church with complements. My secret for cooking, I thought, were my 2 rapid egg cookers, which steam 8eggs in this space-white domed gadget. Easy to peel even without dunking in cold water. Before steaming, you pierce the egg shell with a provided tack thingy, which I figured breaks the membrane’s vacuum seal around the egg. Who knew it was just the steaming! Because I’m in the South, I used sweet relish, rice vinegar for a lighter acid, and fresh lime juice for citrus, Dijon, and a touch of cayenne for afterheat, home made mayo-sunflower/ olive oil. Great recipe and tips Stacey! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 13, 2020 at 10:37 am

      Aren’t those steamer things amazing? I have one that I use a lot.

      Reply
  37. Vickie

    April 7, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Stacey,
    This is such a bittersweet post for me. My dear Mom passed 6 years ago, just days before Thanksgiving. One thing she and I enjoyed as we both got older, is sharing cooking tips we had just learned. Not long after she passed, I learned the trick of steaming the eggs instead of boiling. I tried them fresh as well as a week or so old and the steaming trick worked so well. I remember picking up the phone to call her and share this great tip—-only to realize I could no longer share those tips with her. I think of her every time I make deviled eggs; she would have loved this tip. Thank you for sharing this recipe and your tips and bringing back such sweet memories of my Mom. Have a blessed Easter.

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Such sweet memories. Thanks for sharing, Vickie. Happy Easter!

      Reply
  38. Teresa Neel

    April 7, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    They now carry boiled eggs above the reg eggs where the egg whites are. Walmart and Kroger have them for sure. Makes perfect deviled eggs and easy breakfast. This southern girls mom taught me to never add any relish to deviled eggs only dill relish to potato salad. And sprinkle both with paprika. Love them both! Happy Easter Y’all!!!

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  39. Jacqueline

    April 7, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    I use hot zucinni relish from Meadowcroft Farms in mine. Ever since I got a jar at a craft fair in Tennessee, I’ve been addicted! It’s sweet though, but the spiciness cuts through. I love them anyway I can have them, actually. By the way, your recipes are always the bomb!

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Jacqueline!

      Reply
  40. Linda Copeland

    April 7, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Stacey! I have one question. Do you let the eggs sit out and come to room temperature before adding them to the boiling water. I’ve never seen this instruction in any deviled egg recipe. I’ve seen small “dots” in the middle of my yolks before that looked like the center barely got done and I had put them in the water while still cold. I rarely make them, but sure do want to try your recipe.
    Saying prayers for all of you, & your SB family, to stay healthy.
    Linda

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Linda! I do allow them to warm slightly, but not for too long. Stay well!

      Reply
  41. Charleen

    April 7, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    The instant pot is the only way to “boil”eggs. Come out perfect every time. I don’t use relish at all. I use sweetener to taste.,with a little mustard and mayo. I don’t garnish with paprika. Just plain jane eggs,but they get eaten( Is the spelling correct)? I do use dill relish in my potato salad. Saves chopping. I have never liked the taste of sweet relish. And I was born with a sweet tooth!

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      That pressure cooker just does such a great job!

      Reply
  42. Rose Groth

    April 7, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I don’t like sweet or dill relish in my deviled eggs. I do as my mother did. I use finely diced dill pickles and green onions. Along with Dukes mayonnaise and mustard. My mother also used a little of the dill pickle juice. I boil my eggs, quickly cool them in ice water and peel. That way I don’t have the dark ring around the yolk. No paprika either.

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Sounds delicious to me!

      Reply
  43. Cindy

    April 7, 2020 at 9:07 am

    This also is the way my mother (and so myself) make deviled eggs. My husband like stone ground mustard so now I generally do equal parts stone ground and yellow mustard. Also I have an egg cooker which cooks them by steam and this works about 90-95% of the time for easy to peel.

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    • Stacey

      April 7, 2020 at 9:34 am

      The steaming makes such a big difference, right!?

      Reply
  44. Shari

    February 19, 2020 at 2:12 am

    My Mom always sprinkled paprika on her deviled eggs. She used to put sweet pickles in her potato salad, which I didn’t like. I don’t like sweet pickles. We got her to start making it with dill pickles instead and now everyone loves it. She has always saved a couple boiled eggs and sliced them and put them on top of the potato salad, then sprinkles paprika on that too. I have grown to like sweet relish in my deviled eggs and on a hot dog once in a while. Sometimes I will make half the deviled eggs with dill relish and half with sweet relish.

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    • Stacey

      February 19, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      Half and half sounds like a great compromise!

      Reply
  45. Rich Bland

    November 28, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Sah-Dah-Tah-Dah-Day!

    Have a great Thanksgiving Stacey!
    Rich Bland – AKA Deviled Egg Lover

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    • Stacey

      December 2, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Rich!

      Reply
  46. Debra

    November 24, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    What kind of hot sauce do you use?

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    • Stacey

      November 26, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      I really like Cholula.

      Reply
  47. support

    May 10, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    great recipe!

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  48. Laura

    March 27, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    When you add the eggs to steam do you turn the heat back on again or just let them sit, covered, for 12 minutes? Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Yep, you’ll return the water to a boil. Enjoy!

      Reply
  49. Jane Buckley

    March 27, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    No hassle peeling boiled.
    When boiling eggs put salt in the water during boiling. When done pour hotwater out … fill with cool water toss in ice cubes till cool and it will peel easily.

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      I’ve not had consistent luck with that but the boiling always works.

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      • Aileen

        March 28, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Stacey, this has worked for me since I tried it last year. I don’t put salt in the water anymore only because I kept forgetting to but it didn’t seem to matter. Pouring out the hot water then quickly adding cold water and ice cubes, then immediately peeling the eggs has been a consistent winner for me anyway.

        I’ve never liked sweet relish either. I always use the dill relish. And I must try the hot sauce addition! Sounds like it will add a little bit of zing. 🙂

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        • Stacey

          March 28, 2018 at 9:23 pm

          YES! The hot sauce just gives them a little bite, not heat really and the vinegar really adds flavor!

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    • Charleen

      March 30, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      I have never had a lot of luck with the traditional ways of boiling eggs. My daughter bought an instant pot ,tried it, that is the only way to cook eggs,peel so easy. I like my deviled eggs a little sweetener.I use a packet or two of sweetener,mustard mayo. Love your recipes.

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      • Stacey

        April 5, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Thanks, Charleen! The Instant Pot works so well!

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  50. Michelle

    March 27, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    I absolutely LOVE your recipes. Being from south Alabama, your recipes remind me of many of my grandmother’s dishes. I wanted to know what kind of electric pressure cooker you have? Thank you so much.

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! I couldn’t ask for a better compliment. I have a Cuisinart electric pressure cooker.

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      • Michelle

        March 28, 2018 at 9:15 am

        Thank you!

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  51. Mary J Lewis

    March 27, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    I have never made them, and I’ll tell you why- they are a pain to make. But my husband LOVES them, so I’m going to try to make them for Easter dinner with family. I may have to make a million of them because they all love them, too

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      They can be a hassle, but the steaming makes them a little easier for me.

      Reply
  52. JoAnn Johnson

    March 27, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Stacey! I love me some deviled eggs, but have never made them. I ha e everything I need to make them..so guess what..have eggs steaming as I speak and cannot wait to eat them. You haven’t steered me wrong yet..just love your recipes!

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      I sure hope you’ll enjoy them!!!

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      • JoAnn Johnson

        April 8, 2018 at 5:58 pm

        These were delicious! I had some unexpected visitors..who had the nerve to try them out! Lol..well after they left, I made myself another batch….which I refused to share. The is for the recipe…this is a keeper.

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        • Stacey

          April 9, 2018 at 10:02 am

          SO glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed these!

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  53. Virginia Moore

    March 27, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Stacey, there must be about a million variations on deviled eggs. I grew up in Texas and maybe that’s why mine is a tiny bit different from yours. My Mother did not put any kind of pickles in her eggs, so I don’t either. (That solves the question of whether to use sweet or dill.) We use lots of mayo (Hellman’s), dry mustard, salt & pepper and a few years ago I learned to add a little horseradish. Top the filled eggs with a generous dash of paprika for color. They have some zip! We always have deviled eggs on Thanksgiving, Easter and with any kind of barbecue. Caution: Deviled eggs may be habit-forming!
    (Don’t tell anybody, but this old lady is now 80!)

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:35 pm

      Agreed! Love hearing all the variations!

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      • Cindy Jordan

        April 7, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        Hi Stacey! Thanks again for a great recipe! I just made these today and I will be making them again for Easter Sunday! I hope all is well with you and your family.

        Take care.
        Cindy Jordan

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        • Stacey

          April 8, 2020 at 1:14 pm

          Thanks so much, Cindy! So glad to hear you enjoyed them! Happy Easter!

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      • Sheila

        July 2, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Stacey, I love hearing the stories behind your recipes. Thanks for sharing a slice of life along with the cooking knowledge!

        One trick I started using makes my life easier with deviled eggs. As I cut the eggs in half, I put the yolks in a ziploc bag. I add all my other ingredients to the bag, then close it, pushing out as much air as possible. I then squeeze the bag to mix everything really well, and when I’m ready to fill the egg halves, I snip a corner off of the bag. Instant “piping” with no mess and no dipping each individual egg filling! When I finish filling the eggs I can toss the bag and have nothing to clean. This also works well for travel, as I can quickly assemble the eggs when I arrive and I don’t have to worry about keeping them from jostling around and sticking together.

        I plan to try your recipe this weekend. I’ll let you know what the family has to say!

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        • Stacey

          July 5, 2021 at 9:53 am

          Great tips!! Thanks for sharing!!

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      • Rick

        April 12, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        Another easy peeling solution is to slightly crack the fat end of the egg prior to boiling

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        • Stacey

          April 15, 2022 at 11:50 am

          Thanks for the tip, Rick! I’ll have to try that.

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        • Jenny Taulton

          April 15, 2022 at 5:44 pm

          https://www.amazon.com/Poached-Scrambled-Vegetables-Dumplings-capacity/dp/B07GPF8CCZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=YJMIGWYGFU82&keywords=egg+cooker+for+hard+boiled+eggs&qid=1650062338&sprefix=EGG+COO%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-5

          This works like a charm. Easy peel eggs because they are pierced on the bottom. Come out perfectly every time. Hope this helps.

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    • Cheri

      July 26, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      I don’t use relish, I use celery and onion , and a little bit of sugar ether mayo, mustard dash of vinegar, salt pepper. Sprinkle of paprika and some smashed up cornchips.

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      • Stacey

        July 27, 2021 at 10:55 am

        Corn chips! Very interesting!

        Reply
    • Teresa Keith

      December 2, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      My Mom always spooned out the mixture. She also used ground cayenne pepper on top of the eggs, rather than paprika. Add to your liking, (Its really good). she would also slice olives to place on top. Again, whatever your taste.

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      • Stacey

        December 3, 2021 at 9:01 am

        Exactly! 🙂

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