25 Ways To Delight With Deviled Eggs

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Updated on June 25, 2024

Deviled Eggs on a plate with Champagne — Photo:
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Deviled eggs are a classic Southern appetizer. Whether your deviled eggs are savory or spicy, pickled with beets or with topped with okra, these deviled egg recipes will turn the beloved finger food into a delightful feast.

Loaded Deviled Eggs call for adding crispy bacon and fresh chives to your batch, while No-Stuff Deviled Eggs will leave you wondering how this beloved appetizer could come together so quickly.

Or, you can always rely on our classic recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs, with egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Make your favorite recipes, then have a devil-may-care attitude, and enjoy another one, or more, of your favorite deviled eggs.

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Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs on a platter to serve — Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This isn't your typical deviled egg. Along with dijon and cornichons, butter is incorporated into the filling for extra creaminess and richness to compliment the tang.

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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

A bowl of pimiento cheese is always a great choice for appetizer, but if you combine it with deviled eggs, it's an unforgettable option.

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Kentucky Blue Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Kentucky Blue Deviled Eggs on a platter to serve — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey

Bacon, blue cheese, and a sprinkle of crispy fried onions makes for an elegant appetizer bite.

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Bacon Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Bacon Deviled Eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Deviled eggs kissed with lots of thick-cut bacon. What could be better? Mix your savory, smoky bacon into classic deviled eggs for a party-perfect combination that's sure to fly off the plate. Then, as if that wasn't enough, you'll fry the egg whites in bacon drippings. Because one way with bacon is never enough.

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Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Tex Mex Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

One of the South's most iconic appetizers fuses with the nineties' obsession, Tex-Mex cuisine, to create a twist on this beloved party appetizer. Traditional ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard still fill the dish, but ingredients reminiscent of Tex-Mex food, such as cilantro, jalapeño, and chili powder, infuse the dish with plenty of the Tex-Mex flavor that guests will immediately recognize.

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Triple-Pickle Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Triple Pickle Deviled eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Pickled beets, pickled okra, and cornichons are all in this pickle-packed deviled egg.

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Crab Salad Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Crab Salad Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Buttery, Old Bay-infused crackers pair with crab for a fun, coastal-inspired twist on the finger food.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

The filling for Southern-style deviled eggs is nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish. If you're looking for a classic, you've found it.

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Pickled Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Pickled Shrimp Deviled Eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Pickled shrimp remains a favorite Southern appetizer, but this combines it with deviled eggs. Make extra. These will fly off the platter.

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Spicy Fried Deviled Eggs

Spicy Fried Deviled Eggs — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Ready to give your classic cold deviled egg recipe a break? Swap in this crispy, golden twist on the Southern favorite. We added cayenne pepper and hot sauce to the egg yolk filling for an extra kick of flavor.

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Green Goddess Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Green Goddess Deviled Eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Remember that herby salad dressing and dip? It's back in these deviled eggs. Loads of herbs lend color but brightness and plenty of flavor.

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Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs

Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

We're not sure we've seen a prettier batch of deviled eggs! Beets are the secret behind the perfectly pink shade of these cocktail party-worthy bites.

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Greek Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Greek Salad Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

A bright burst of feta pairs perfectly with briny olives and crisp cucumbers in these Greek-inspired deviled eggs.

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Loaded Deviled Eggs

loaded deviled eggs — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

We packed all the flavor of loaded baked potatoes into these two-bite appetizers. Your guests will rave over the creative combination of crunchy potato chips, fresh chives, and cool sour cream.

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French Onion Deviled Eggs

Southern Living French Onion Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Crispy French onions aren't just for topping casseroles. They pile on the texture and flavor for these finger foods.

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Curried Deviled Egg

Southern Living Curried Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Curry is the backbone of many Indian dishes, but it's beloved in Southern favorites like chicken salad. It brings warmth and zing to deviled eggs, and little pop of heat from Fresno chile puts these over the top.

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No-Stuff Deviled Eggs

No-Stuff Deviled Eggs — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Looking for a way to make deviled eggs when you're in a hurry? We have just the recipe for you. Pull out your favorite buttery crackers, and put away the piping bag. It's time to make your easiest deviled eggs ever.

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Creole Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Creole Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

Combine the holy trinity (celery, onion, and green bell pepper) with spicy Creole mustard for a one-of-a-kind deviled egg choice.

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Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs on a gold surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

An anchovy filet, garlic, and fresh tarragon leaves bring the bold, smoky flavors of the classic salad to this appetizer. It's assertive, but it's unforgettable.

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Turmeric Deviled Eggs

Turmeric Pickled Deviled Eggs — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

These colorful deviled eggs are guaranteed to start conversation at the next church potluck. We used naturally-colored turmeric to give this classic Southern appetizer a bold new look.

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Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Buffalo Deviled Eggs on a blue surface — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason

If you can't go a day without the flavors of hot wings, goods news: They make the perfect deviled eggs. Hot sauce, blue cheese, and a hint of celery from delicate celery leaves bring that game day food right to happy hour.

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Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs

Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs — Ralph Anderson

Try this Southwestern spin on the classic deviled egg. It's a terrific alternative to traditional deviled eggs that are often made with sweet pickles and paprika. These deviled eggs, stuffed with mayo, mustard, cumin, and pickled jalapeños and topped with cilantro, are sure to please anyone who loves a bit of heat. The jalapeños add just the right kick for a fresh new taste. Not to mention, these spicy little gems are prepared using just five ingredients, making them super easy to whip up during the summer. For ease of peeling, buy and refrigerate your eggs 7 to 10 days before using.

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Fried Deviled Eggs

Fried Deviled Eggs — Micah A. Leal

Sometimes a fried, crispy coating is just what's missing. We jazzed up the classic deviled eggs with a A mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese creates a crunchy first bite that's followed by the familiar creaminess of the dill-spiked filling we all crave.

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs — Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

We combined two beloved Southern dishes, muffulettas and deviled eggs, in one irresistible appetizer recipe. Our tangy olive salad is the star attraction of these two-bite delights.

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Smoked Deviled Eggs with Bacon

Smoked Deviled Eggs — Southern Living

Suzanne Vizethann of Buttermilk Kitchen let us in on her secret: Adding a touch of bacon fat to your filling will create a BBQ twist on this traditional dish.

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