Best 8 Southern Deviled Eggs Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, deviled eggs reign supreme as a quintessential party appetizer and picnic staple. These delightful treats, crafted with hard-boiled eggs, are transformed into culinary gems filled with a luscious, creamy filling. Our collection of Southern deviled egg recipes offers a tantalizing array of flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. From the classic mayonnaise-based filling to tangy mustard variations, each recipe promises a unique taste sensation. Discover the perfect deviled eggs to elevate your next gathering, whether it's a backyard barbecue, a potluck dinner, or a festive holiday celebration.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



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This classic Southern recipe has been a favorite in my family for years. It combines the simplest ingredients, including sweet pickle relish, perfectly for a picnic, cookout, or family dinner.

Provided by FoodJunkie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     100+ Deviled Egg Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons yellow mustard, or more to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Remove egg yolks and place into a mixing bowl. Set whites aside. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, mustard, sugar, cayenne, and black pepper to the yolks; mix well with a fork.
  • Place mixture into a small resealable zip-top bag and snip the end off one of the corners. Pipe mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle tops with more black pepper and cayenne. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 213.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 162.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



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A good combo of my mother's and my own deviled eggs over the years. I enjoy my deviled egg somewhat sweet but the condensed milk also gives the deviled egg mixture an unforgettable consistency with a nice shine!

Provided by Joy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     100+ Deviled Egg Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 pinch ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon sweetened condensed milk, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon paprika for garnish
16 slices black olives

Steps:

  • Scoop yolks from egg halves into a bowl. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, black pepper, white vinegar, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth. Spoon yolk filling into egg halves and sprinkle each deviled egg with paprika; top deviled eggs with 2 slices of black olive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 213.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS image

Categories     Egg     Appetizer

Yield 14 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

-7 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
-1/4 cup mayonnaise
-1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
-1 teaspoon prepared mustard
-Salt and pepper, for taste
-Paprika, for garnishing
-Sweet gherkin pickles sliced, for garnishing
-Pimentos, for garnishing

Steps:

  • Halve 7 eggs lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a small bowl. Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, pickles and pimentos. Store covered in refrigerator.

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



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These Southern deviled eggs remind us of childhood. It's a classic recipe where the hard-boiled egg is the star. The filling is creamy, slightly tangy, and sweet. This deviled egg recipe is a simple appetizer that everyone will love.

Provided by Barbara Scott

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 jumbo eggs
2/3 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp (well rounded) prepared yellow mustard
1 cap full (from the bottle) apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sweet pickle vinegar
3 dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. Place eggs in a Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Add about a tablespoon of baking soda in with the eggs. (It helps the eggs peel better.)
  • 2. Turn on heat under pan and watch until water comes to a boil. Turn off the heat. Set timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, take eggs off of stove, pour water into sink and run cold water over the eggs. Peel eggs as soon as they are cool enough to the touch.
  • 3. Slice peeled eggs lengthwise and scoop yolks into a medium bowl. Mash yolks with a fork until no lumps remain.
  • 4. Add all of the next ingredients.
  • 5. Mix well. Take a large Ziploc bag, fold the sides down and remove the mixture to a corner of the bag.
  • 6. Cut a small opening in that corner of the bag and use as a piping tool to fill eggs.
  • 7. NOTE: Make these the day before you need them as they taste even better after being in the fridge overnight.

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



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Provided by Pableaux Johnson

Categories     Egg     Freeze/Chill     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Mayonnaise     Fall     Summer     Tailgating     Family Reunion     Tarragon     Engagement Party     Party

Yield Makes 18 deviled eggs

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann's)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons scallion (white part only), minced
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced
Paprika, to taste
Tarragon leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, combine the eggs and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a full boil. When the water reaches a boil, remove the pan from the heat and let the eggs stand, covered, for 18 minutes. Drain the eggs, leaving them in the pan. Add enough cold water to the pan to cover the eggs. Let stand until the eggs are cool enough to handle.
  • 2. Peel the eggs. Cut each egg in half lengthwise. Transfer the yolks to a small bowl and mash well with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spoon in the filling into a zip-top plastic bag and snip one corner of the bag.
  • 3. Arrange the egg whites cut-side-up on a large serving plate. Distribute the minced scallion and tarragon over the cavities. Squeeze out the filling from the bag, piping it into the cavities. Sprinkle the stuffed eggs with paprika and garnish with whole tarragon leaves. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SOUTHERN STYLE DEVILED EGGS



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Deviled ham puts the Deviled into Deviled eggs.

Provided by DRASAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     100+ Deviled Egg Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 (4.5 ounce) can deviled ham spread
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika
3 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and run under cold water to cool. Peel eggs, and cut into halves lengthwise.
  • Carefully remove the yolks from the eggs, and place them into a medium bowl, scooping out a little bit of the white along with the yolk to make a more generous cup for filling. Mash the egg yolks with deviled ham, relish and enough mayonnaise to make a smooth mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the mixture into the egg whites, or pipe with a piping bag for a more elegant look. Garnish filling with a sprinkle of paprika, and top some of them with a slice of green olive stuffed with pimento. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 197.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 290.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SOUTHERN PIMENTO DEVILED EGGS



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My Mom was from the south and loved Pimento Cheese in celery and deviled eggs for holidays.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large eggs
6 Tbsp mayonnaise
5 Tbsp sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
2 Tbsp roasted red bell pepper, chopped finely
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
green onions, green part only, sliced thinly on the diagonal
paprika, to sprinkle on eggs
bacon bits to sprinkle on eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Cook eggs covered in water in a medium sized stainless steel pan. Bring to a boil and let cook for 1 minute. Put on a lid and place on hot pad off of stove for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Drain off the water and let cool enough to handle eggs. Peel egg shells off of eggs. Slice eggs in half saving all of the egg yokes.
  • 3. Mix together the mashed up egg yolks, mayonnaise (use more if you want for personal preference), Cheddar cheese, minced red bell pepper, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Fill egg halves with yolk mixture and place on serving tray. Sprinkle eggs with paprika, green onions, and bacon bits. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS



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I found a recipe by Paula Deen online and changed it a bit to fit my tastes. I made these for my son's bday and they were really good. I used hard boiled eggs in the package to save time and these were quick and easy to make.

Provided by Amanda Michelle

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 hard boiled eggs (i used pre hard boiled in pkg)
1/2 c mayo
1 to 2 Tbsp sweet relish
2 tsp yellow mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cut hard boiled eggs down the center lengthwise. Gently squeeze whites over a small mixing bowl to remove yolks. Place whites on a dish large enough to hold 28 halves.
  • 2. Combine remaining ingredients, except paprika, in the bowl with yolks. Mix well until smooth.
  • 3. Put yolk mixture in ziplock bag. Snip the tip of the bag with scissors and pipe mixture into egg white to fill hole. Garnish with paprika. Serve with gherkins:). Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a creamier filling, use mayonnaise instead of mustard.
  • Add a teaspoon of finely chopped onion or celery for extra flavor.
  • Garnish with paprika, chopped chives, or bacon bits before serving.
  • For a spicy deviled egg, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the filling.
  • To make ahead, prepare deviled eggs up to 2 days in advance and store them covered in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Southern deviled eggs are a classic party appetizer that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their creamy, tangy filling and customizable toppings, they are a versatile dish that can be tailored to any occasion. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a quick and easy snack, southern deviled eggs are the perfect choice.

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