How to Make Deviled Eggs – 12 Ways – Low Carb | Keto + Paleo & Whole30 options

Learn How to Make Deviled Eggs – 12 different ways with tips and tricks to make the perfect deviled eggs. Easy to make-ahead low carb / keto appetizers for Easter, Mother’s Day or any weekend or holiday brunch.

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Updated April 2020

EASY PARTY APPETIZERS

Wondering what to do with all those leftover hard boiled eggs? Deviled eggs are a classic favorite any time of the year. They are easy to make and are usually a big hit for gatherings.

A few of our favorite Deviled Eggs variations include:

1. Avocado
2. Bacon & Cheese
3. Broccoli & Cheese
4. Buffalo Chicken
5. Classic Deviled Eggs
6. Chipotle Salsa
7. Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
8. Ham and Cheddar
9. Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
10. Spicy Chili
11. Southwestern Deviled Eggs
12. Sun-Dried Tomato Deviled Eggs

WHAT ARE DEVILED EGGS?

According to this post, deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have been shelled then sliced in half. The filling is made with the egg yolks along with mayonnaise, mustard and other seasonings such as salt and pepper.  The great thing about deviled eggs is that you can easily swap around the filling ingredients to your liking.

WHEN TO MAKE DEVILED EGGS

You can make deviled eggs any time you have a party or even for a quick and delicious snack! They are especially popular around Easter, Christmas, and spring family gatherings where they are generally served cold. They are also known as stuffed eggs, dressed eggs or Russian eggs.

Deviled eggs may look fancy, but they are one of the easiest appetizers to make and customize. You can prep them ahead for  summer picnics, baby showers, holiday parties or a special weekend brunch / lunch.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:

Classic deviled eggs usually consist of:

• hard boiled eggs
• mayonnaise – homemade or store-bought – we  like to use this Primal Kitchen or Chosen Foods – both are an avocado oil based and are Whole30 compliant
• salt & pepper
• Dijon mustard
• other add-ins, protein, herbs and seasonings of your choice

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE PERFECT DEVILED EGGS

How do you boil your eggs?

My favorite method to make easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs is in the Instant Pot. To start, place the eggs on a rack, add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 6 minutes.

The best part is, not having to stand over the stove and wait for the water to boil over.

Plus, the shells are easy to peel and the whites are firm but still tender with creamy yellow yolks.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, I’ve also included a stovetop method in this post as well.

CAN YOU MAKE DEVILED EGGS WITHOUT MAYO?

Most recipes for deviled eggs call for mayonnaise. If you are not a fan of mayo, try using Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Mustard adds the classic tang but you can also add flavor with hot sauce, lemon juice, vinegar or even pickle juice or relish.

TIPS & TRICKS FOR MAKING THE BEST DEVILED EGGS:

Over the years, we’ve made a ton of deviled eggs and here are some DO’s and DON’T’S for making the perfect deviled eggs:

1. It’s best to use old eggs – fresh eggs are harder to peel. Eggs can typically last in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

2. Use a piping bag to fill your eggs – a spoon works as well but can get messy so it’s best to use a plastic bag with the corner cut out if you don’t have piping bags

3. Boil more eggs than you think you will need – it’s always good to have a few extra eggs in case some don’t cook or peel properly. Plus, you can always save the extra boiled eggs for meal prep.

4. USE a sharp chef’s knife – this ensures your eggs slice evenly without any marks.

5. Dress up you eggs with different toppings – decorate your eggs with various garnishes. Your guests will love having a variety of finger foods to choose from.

How do you fill deviled eggs?

You can either use a spoon to scoop the filling into the egg whites. Or transfer to a bag and pipe in the filling. Any plastic food bag should work –  just scoop the filling in and snip off the corner. Elegant looking appetizers without the fuss.Serving and Storing Deviled Eggs

• Hard boiled and peeled eggs can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
• You can also make the fillings up to 1 day ahead and store in the fridge. Just remember to store each filling in separate piping bags or in an airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap covering the filling under the lid.
• Spoon or pipe filling into egg white shells when ready to serve.
• Do not freeze as the texture of the egg whites will become rubbery and watery.

How long can you keep deviled eggs at room temperature?

Once you add the filling, deviled eggs can be prepared up to two hours in advance if sitting at room temperature.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN YOU MAKE WITH DEVILED EGGS?

I’m sharing 12 recipes on this post but you can totally make them all the same kind! There is something for everyone and your guests will love having so many fun options.

1. Avocado
2. Bacon & Cheese
3. Broccoli & Cheese
4. Buffalo Chicken
5. Classic Deviled Eggs
6. Chipotle Sal
7. Dill Pickle
8. Ham and Cheddar
9. Smoked Salmon
10. Spicy Chili
11. Southwestern
12. Sun-Dried Tomato

HOW TO MAKE DEVILED EGGS

You’re going to start off with this base recipe for all of your deviled eggs:

BASE RECIPE:

• 12 Hard Boiled Eggs Large Eggs, peeled and sliced in half
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out the egg yolks into a large bowl and mash into a crumble with a fork.
2. Add mayonnaise and salt.

Classic Deviled Eggs

Add mustard, vinegar and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.

Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.

Top with a sprinkle of paprika and garnish with chives & parsley (if desired).

Smoked Salmon

Add mustard, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a handmixer until combined and smooth. Stir in capers and smoked salmon.

Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white.

Top with desired amount of smoked salmon pieces and dill.

Broccoli & Cheese

Add mustard, vinegar and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in broccoli and cheese.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more cheese.

Buffalo Chicken

Add buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth. Stir in chicken and cheese.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more hot sauce and crumbled cheese.

Spicy Chili

Add chili sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.

Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more hot sauce and a sprinkle of paprika.

Chipotle and Salsa

Add lime juice, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth. Stir in chipotle peppers and salsa.

Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white. Garnish with more salsa.

Avocado

Mash in avocado. Add mustard, lime juice, tarragon and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.

Scoop filling into each egg white. Garnish with tarragon and green peppers, if desired.

Bacon and Cheese

Add mustard, vinegar and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in ham and cheese.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more bacon and cheese.

Sun-Dried Tomato

Add mustard, vinegar and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in sun-dried tomato, cheese and parsley.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more sun-dried tomatoes, cheese and parsley.

Southwestern

Add mustard, hot sauce, lime juice, cumin and paprika. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in jalapenos, cheese and red bell pepper.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with chopped jalapenos and paprika.

Ham & Cheddar

Add mustard, vinegar and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in ham and cheese.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with more ham and cheese.

Dill Pickle

Add mustard, pickle juice, dill and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in chopped pickles.

Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.

Garnish with pickle slices and dill.

When is a good time to make Deviled Eggs?

Deviled Eggs are great for any time of the year – Easter, Mother’s Day brunch, baby showers, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or any holiday party.

The hardest part will be choosing which one to make first.

More egg recipes you might like:

9 Breakfast Egg Muffins

No Mayo Avocado Egg Salad

Baked Egg Cups

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Deviled Eggs - 12 Different Flavors

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Perfect Deviled Eggs - 12 different ways are the perfect easy make-ahead appetizers for Easter Mother's Day or any weekend or holiday brunch. Best of all, they are low carb, keto and packed with protein.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deviled eggs recipe, egg recipes

Servings: 24 deviled eggs

Calories: 70 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

BASE RECIPE:

• 12 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and sliced in half
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Classic Deviled Eggs:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika plus more for garnish
• chopped chives and parsley for garnish

Smoked Salmon:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 Tablespoons softened cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dill plus more for garnish
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped capers
• 5 Tablespoons minced smoked salmon plus more for garnish

Broccoli & Cheese:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar plus more for garnish

Buffalo Chicken:

• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 Tablespoons plain full fat Greek yogurt
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken chopped
• 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbled

Spicy Chili:

• 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika plus more for sprinkling
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Chipotle and Salsa:

• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped canned chipotle chiles OR Chipotle hot sauce
• 3 Tablespoons fresh or chunky salsa drained, plus more for garnish

Avocado:

• 1 1/2 ripe avocado mashed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon plus more for garnish
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• diced green peppers for garnish (optional)

Bacon and Cheese:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup finely chopped bacon plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar plus more for garnish

Sun-Dried Tomato:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 3 Tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup feta crumbled, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley plus more for garnish

Southwestern:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Chipotle or Tabasco hot sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño peppers plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper for garnish

Ham & Cheddar:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped ham plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar plus more for garnish

Dill Pickle:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Dill pickle juice or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced, plus more for garnish
• 2 Tablespoons minced Dill pickles
• 1 Tablespoon fresh dill minced

Instructions

BASE RECIPE:

1. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out the egg yolks into a large bowl and mash into a crumble with a fork.
2. Add mayonnaise and salt.

Classic Deviled Eggs:

1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.
3. Top with a sprinkle of paprika and garnish with chives & parsley (if desired).

Smoked Salmon:

1. Add mustard, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill,and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth. Stir in capers and smoked salmon.

2. Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white.
3. Top with the desired amount of smoked salmon pieces and dill.

Broccoli & Cheese:

1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in broccoli and cheese.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more cheese.

Buffalo Chicken:

1. Add buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth. Stir in chicken and cheese.

2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more hot sauce and crumbled cheese.

Spicy Chili:

1. Add chili sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.

2. Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more hot sauce and a sprinkle of paprika.

Chipotle and Salsa:

1. Add lime juice, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth. Stir in chipotles and salsa.
2. Spoon or pipe filling into each egg white. Garnish with more salsa.

Avocado:

1. Mash in avocado. Add mustard, lime juice, tarragon, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.
2. Scoop filling into each egg white. Garnish with tarragon and green peppers, if desired.

Bacon and Cheese:

1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in ham and cheese.

2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more bacon and cheese.

Sun-Dried Tomato:

1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in sun-dried tomato, cheese, and parsley.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and parsley.

Southwestern:

1. Add mustard, hot sauce, lime juice, cumin, and paprika. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in jalapenos, cheese, and red bell pepper.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with chopped jalapenos and paprika.

Ham & Cheddar:

1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in ham and cheese.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with more ham and cheese.

Dill Pickle:

1. Add mustard, pickle juice, dill, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until completely smooth. Stir in chopped pickles.
2. Spoon or pipe yolk filling into each egg white.
3. Garnish with pickle slices and dill.

Nutrition Facts

Deviled Eggs - 12 Different Flavors

Amount Per Serving (1 deviled egg (base recipe))

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 109mg5%

Potassium 31mg1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 135IU3%

Calcium 13mg1%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.