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Deviled Eggs 12 Ways

This super simple recipe for Deviled Eggs comes in 12 unique flavors. These savory, crowd-pleasing appetizers will be the first to disappear from the table, no matter which variation you choose!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword best deviled eggs, deviled eggs with bacon, how to make deviled eggs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 70 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

Base Recipe

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 & 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 & 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

How to Boil Eggs on the Stovetop - or follow my recipe for Instant Pot Eggs or Air Fryer Eggs

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a large pot or saucepan. Fill with cold water, making sure to cover the eggs with water by at least 1-2 inches. Heat on high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover with lid and remove pot from heat.Set 

    Set your timer, and allow the pot to sit, undisturbed for 12-14 minutes.G

    Once the eggs are almost done, fill a large bowl with ice water. Use tongs to carefully transfer the eggs into the ice bath for 6-8 minutes. Then grab each egg and run under cold water and peel.

    Hard boiled eggs boiling in a stainless steel pot

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.

    Unseasoned Hard Boiled Egg Halves on a White Plate in Front of a Cloth Napkin

  2. Scoop out the egg yolks into a large bowl and mash into a crumble with a fork. Add mayonnaise and salt.

    Egg yolks in a white mixing bowl

Classic Deviled Eggs

  1. Add mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. Mash (or beat with a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.
    Deviled eggs filling in a clear mixing bowl
  2. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.
    A piping bag filling deviled eggs
  3. Top with a sprinkle of paprika and garnish with chives & parsley (if desired).
    Top view of 5 Deviled eggs on a white plate

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.
    Top view of smoked salmon deviled eggs

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.

    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

Chipotle & 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.

    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    12 Various Deviled Eggs Evenly Spaced on a Blue Surface

Bacon & 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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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.
    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. Flavors include: smoked salmon, broccoli & cheese, buffalo chicken, spicy chili, chipotle & salsa, avocado, bacon & cheese, classic deviled egg, sun-dried tomato, southwestern, ham & cheddar & dill pickle

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Nutrition Facts
Deviled Eggs 12 Ways
Amount Per Serving (1 deviled egg (base recipe))
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Protein 3g6%
* 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.