How to Make Deviled Eggs

Conquer the classic potluck and Easter table treat.


Creamy, festive and delicious — deviled eggs are always a favorite.  Prepare a plateful for your Easter table or next potluck, and watch them disappear.


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1 Cut the Eggs


Cut six hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks and place them in a small mixing bowl; set whites aside.

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For clean cuts, wipe your knife with a paper towel after cutting each egg.
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2 Mash the Yolks


Mash yolks with a fork until they resemble a sandy texture. Mashing prior to adding the other ingredients helps ensure a smooth filling.

3 Prepare the Filling


Add two-to-three tablespoons mayonnaise, one teaspoon prepared yellow mustard, one-and-a-half tablespoons sweet pickle relish, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper to the six mashed yolks. Mix until well combined and smooth.

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There are many ways to season deviled eggs, so feel free to adjust filling ingredients to your personal taste. Have a flavor idea? Try it out and have fun coming up with your own deviled egg creations.

4 Fill the Egg Whites


Use two spoons to scoop filling into the cavity of each egg white half. Or use a piping bag to pipe filling for a more elegant look. 

Disposable piping bags fitted with a large piping tip work well, but if you don't have any on hand, don’t fret. Cut the bottom corner of a plastic sandwich baggie, fill the baggie with the yolk mixture, seal and pipe through the cut corner.

Place filled eggs on a platter or egg plate.

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If serving eggs on a flat platter or plate, slice a small slice off the bottom of each egg white before filling so the deviled eggs sit flat.
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5 Garnish Eggs


Garnish eggs with a sprinkling of paprika or chopped fresh chives.

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