Best Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe Notes

Overview

• Recipe for the Best Southern Deviled Eggs, known for their creaminess and nostalgic taste.
• Originally posted on May 8, 2010, and updated with new photos on March 27, 2020.
• Commonly made for Easter and Thanksgiving, though recommended for more occasions.

What is a Deviled Egg?

• A deviled egg is a hard-boiled egg cut in half, with yolks mixed with other ingredients and piped back into the egg whites.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 dozen eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika, plus extra for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Cooking Methods

Old Fashioned Water and Stove Top Method

1. Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil using medium heat.
3. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and set a timer for 12 minutes.
4. After 12 minutes, run cold water over the eggs until cool enough to handle.
5. Crack each egg and peel.
6. Rinse and dry eggs.

Instant Pot Method

• An alternative method, detailed in a separate post on Instagram.

Preparing the Filling

1. Cut eggs in half and remove yolks.
2. Mash yolks with a fork.
3. Mix yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, and pepper.
4. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Use a piping bag to fill egg whites with the yolk mixture.
6. Dust with paprika.

Tips and Notes

• Adjust the amount of mustard or pickle juice to taste.
• Be cautious with pickle juice to avoid a runny mixture.
• Nutrition information is given but may not be accurate.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 69
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 111mg
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Protein: 3g

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