Deviled eggs are an easy-to-make, guaranteed party hit. But today, we aren’t discussing your everyday deviled eggs; we’re discussing dressing them up a bit. Here are six ideas for your next get-together.
Step One: Create Your Base
The first step for these recipes is to whip up some classic deviled eggs. Check out this recipe from Food Network.
- Put 12 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain eggs and run under cold water. Peel and halve lengthwise.
- Scoop out yolks and mash as directed, then spoon into egg whites.
- “Mash as directed” is where the magic happens. After you scoop out the yolks, but before spooning them into the egg whites, you can add flavor to your deviled eggs like you’ve never had before.
Pump Up the Flavor
To create flavor magic, try these combinations.
Onion Dip
- Mash egg yolks and stir in ½ cup French onion dip.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into egg whites; top with crushed sour cream and onion potato chips and chopped chives.
Barbecue
- Mash egg yolks and stir in ¼ cup Dijonnaise and 1 Tbsp pickle brine, adding up to 3 Tbsp water if needed.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped pulled pork.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into egg whites; top with pork and pickles.
Buffalo Style
- Mash egg yolks and stir in ¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce and 3 Tbsp blue cheese dressing.
- Spoon into egg whites; top with diced celery and celery leaves.
Smoked Salmon
- Purée egg yolks in a food processor with ½ cup scallion cream cheese and 1 Tbsp capers, adding 3-4 Tbsp water.
- Spoon into egg whites; top with smoked salmon and capers.
Carbonara
- Mash egg yolks and stir in ½ cup mayonnaise.
- Mix in a pinch of salt and ½ tsp coarsely ground pepper.
- Spoon into egg whites; top with shredded Parmesan, chopped cooked pancetta, and pepper.
Plan B
If you aren’t sure which flavors to commit to, consider creating a deviled egg bar complete with all of the toppings, like cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, sea salt, chutney, smoked meats, soy sauce, bacon, salmon, capers, pickles, peppers, and, of course, an array of sauces to drizzle on top.