Deviled eggs are the ultimate "always disappear first" appetizer. Make a basic version, dress it up, or take it somewhere unexpected. Below are 25 ideas, mixed across categories so there’s something for whatever kind of day you’re having. Save your favorites and pin the ones you want to try.
Don't lose this article. Enter your email below, and I'll send it to you right now. Plus a little encouragement and inspiration from me, straight to your inbox.
1. Classic Southern Deviled Eggs
This is the one your grandma made for every church potluck and family reunion. Simple, creamy, and perfectly tangy — it never fails. If you only learn one deviled egg recipe, make it this one.
Win Your Dream Sandals Vacation
Enter now for your chance to win a luxury Caribbean getaway for two — completely free to enter. (Takes 2 minutes to enter)
Classic Southern Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise and pop the yolks into a medium mixing bowl.
- Mash the yolks with a fork until fine and crumbly, then add mayonnaise, mustard, relish, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until smooth and creamy, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg white halves.
- Dust with paprika and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Dijon and Tarragon Deviled Eggs
A small swap — Dijon instead of yellow mustard — makes these feel a little more grown-up without being fussy. The tarragon adds a subtle herby note that people can't quite place but love. Great for a bridal shower or holiday spread.
Dijon and Tarragon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve the eggs lengthwise and transfer yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks until smooth, then mix in mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Fold in the chopped tarragon and taste for seasoning.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into egg white halves.
- Top each with a small tarragon leaf and serve chilled.
3. Old-Fashioned Miracle Whip Deviled Eggs
There are two kinds of people in this world: mayo people and Miracle Whip people. If your family is firmly in the Miracle Whip camp, this one's for you. It's tangier and slightly sweeter, and honestly, some of us grew up on this and wouldn't have it any other way.
Old-Fashioned Miracle Whip Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve the peeled eggs and place yolks in a mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks thoroughly, then stir in Miracle Whip, mustard, vinegar, salt, and white pepper until very smooth.
- Fill each egg white half generously with the mixture.
- Top each with a small slice of sweet pickle and a pinch of paprika.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Grandma's Deviled Eggs with Sweet Relish
Sweet relish is the secret ingredient that makes these taste like childhood. This recipe leans into that sweetness just enough without overdoing it. Bring these to any gathering and watch them vanish before everything else.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs with Sweet Relish
Ingredients
Method
- Cut eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks fine, then blend in mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, and garlic powder.
- Mix until very smooth and creamy.
- Spoon filling into egg halves and garnish with paprika.
- Refrigerate until serving, up to one day ahead.
5. Classic Deviled Eggs with Chives
Sometimes the simplest additions make the biggest difference. A handful of fresh chives gives these a gentle oniony bite and makes them look like you actually tried. This is the reliable base recipe that works every single time.
Classic Deviled Eggs with Chives
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped chives.
- Fill egg whites using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with a few extra chive pieces and serve cold.
6. Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs
Candied bacon on top of a deviled egg sounds extra, but once you try it, you'll never go back to plain. The sweet-salty crunch on top of creamy filling is a combo that genuinely stops people mid-conversation. Plan to make a double batch.
Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F, coat bacon strips in brown sugar, and bake on a lined sheet for 15 minutes until caramelized and crispy — cool and crumble.
- Halve eggs and place yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Fill egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- Top each deviled egg with crumbled candied bacon and a few chives before serving.
7. Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
Ranch seasoning in the filling gives these a herby, tangy flavor that kids and adults both go nuts for. Add crispy bacon on top and you've got the most crowd-friendly deviled egg on the planet. These disappear fastest at potlucks — every time.
Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and transfer yolks to a mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill egg white halves with the ranch mixture.
- Top each egg with crumbled bacon and a small sprig of fresh dill.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
If you love a loaded baked potato, you're going to love these. Sharp cheddar mixed right into the filling adds richness, and the bacon on top gives you that satisfying crunch. These are filling enough to count as a snack, not just a nibble.
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pipe or spoon filling into egg white halves.
- Top with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions before serving.
9. BLT Deviled Eggs
All the flavors of your favorite sandwich, stuffed into a two-bite egg. The tiny tomato and lettuce on top aren't just decoration — they actually make these taste like a BLT. This is the recipe that gets the most comments at parties.
BLT Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs, remove yolks to a bowl, and mash until fine.
- Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill egg white halves with the creamy yolk mixture.
- Top each egg with a small pinch of shredded lettuce, a piece of diced tomato, and crumbled bacon.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate with toppings added just before serving.
10. Bacon and Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs
Smoked paprika in the filling instead of regular paprika on top is a small change that makes a big flavor difference. Combined with crumbled bacon, these have a subtle smoky depth that keeps people coming back for a second and third one.
Bacon and Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and place yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks, then stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, smoked paprika, vinegar, salt, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fill egg whites with the smoky filling.
- Top with crumbled bacon and a light dusting of smoked paprika.
- Chill before serving.
11. Sriracha Deviled Eggs
A squeeze of sriracha in the filling gives these a slow, building heat that spice lovers will appreciate. It doesn't blast you — it sneaks up just enough to be interesting. Keep a bottle on the side for anyone who wants to add a little more.
Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sriracha to your preferred heat level.
- Fill egg whites with the spicy mixture.
- Drizzle a little extra sriracha on top and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
12. Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
Everything you love about a jalapeño popper — the heat, the cream cheese, the crunch — inside a deviled egg. These are a hit with anyone who likes a little kick. Fair warning: make extra, because the spice lovers at every party will grab two.
Don't lose this article. Enter your email below, and I'll send it to you right now. Plus a little encouragement and inspiration from me, straight to your inbox.
Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs, remove yolks to a bowl, and mash thoroughly.
- Beat in cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar.
- Fill egg whites with the spicy cream cheese mixture.
- Top each with a jalapeño slice and crumbled bacon before serving.
13. Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
If buffalo chicken dip is always the first bowl to empty at your parties, these eggs will have the same problem. Shredded chicken and buffalo sauce mixed right into the filling is as good as it sounds. Serve with a celery stick on the side if you're feeling fancy.
Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and transfer yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks, then mix in mayonnaise, hot sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the finely shredded chicken.
- Fill egg white halves with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles and a tiny piece of celery.
14. Chipotle Lime Deviled Eggs
Chipotle peppers in adobo add smoky, deep heat that's different from regular hot sauce — it's layered and complex in a way that makes people ask what your secret is. The lime keeps it bright and fresh. These are great alongside tacos or as a Cinco de Mayo appetizer.
Chipotle Lime Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and put yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks until fine, then blend in mayonnaise, chipotle, adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, and salt.
- Mix until very smooth — taste and adjust heat with more chipotle if you like.
- Fill egg whites with the smoky filling.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a pinch of lime zest.
15. Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
These feel like something you'd pay $4 each for at a brunch spot. Cream cheese and smoked salmon in the filling makes them rich and savory in the best way. They look impressive but honestly take the same amount of time as any other deviled egg.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and move yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks smooth, then beat in cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
- Fold in the finely chopped smoked salmon.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into egg white halves.
- Top each with a small piece of smoked salmon, a caper, and a tiny dill sprig.
16. Avocado Deviled Eggs
Mashed avocado replaces most of the mayo here, making the filling naturally creamy and bright green. It's like guacamole and a deviled egg had a baby, and that baby is delicious. Squeeze a little lime on top right before serving so they stay that pretty green color.
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and collect yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks with the avocado until smooth.
- Stir in mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Fill egg whites promptly with the green filling.
- Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or paprika and serve right away.
17. Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Everything bagel seasoning has officially made its way into deviled eggs, and it works perfectly. Cream cheese in the filling gives them a bagel-and-schmear kind of flavor. These are a natural fit for a brunch table and take almost no effort to pull together.
Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and transfer yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks, then beat in cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, everything bagel seasoning, and salt until smooth.
- Fill egg whites with the creamy mixture.
- Top each egg with a generous pinch of everything bagel seasoning and a few chive pieces.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.
18. Party Deviled Eggs with Pimento
Pimento cheese in deviled eggs is a Southern double classic that somehow doesn't get enough attention. It makes the filling extra creamy and a little sharp, and the little red pimento pieces in the mix look gorgeous. Bring these to any party and people will ask for the recipe before the night is over.
Party Deviled Eggs with Pimento
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and remove yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in pimento cheese spread, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.
- Fill egg whites with the mixture.
- Garnish each with a small piece of diced pimento and a dusting of paprika.
- Chill until ready to serve.
19. Picnic Deviled Eggs with Celery and Onion
The little bit of crunch from finely minced celery and onion makes these feel substantial and satisfying in a way plain deviled eggs don't. They travel well, hold up in a cooler, and make the whole picnic basket feel more legit. This is the recipe to keep in your warm-weather rotation.
Picnic Deviled Eggs with Celery and Onion
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks until fine, then blend in mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the minced celery and onion.
- Spoon filling into egg whites.
- Dust with paprika, cover tightly, and keep chilled until serving.
20. Potluck Deviled Eggs with Relish and Paprika
This is the workhorse recipe — the one you make when you need to feed a crowd, use up a carton of eggs, and still get compliments. Nothing fancy, everything right. It scales up easily and the ingredients are always in your fridge.
Potluck Deviled Eggs with Relish and Paprika
Ingredients
Method
- Halve all eggs and transfer yolks to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks thoroughly, then stir in mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fill all egg whites — use a piping bag for speed.
- Dust with paprika and refrigerate until time to head out.
21. Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
If you're someone who drinks the pickle juice straight from the jar, you will love these. Chopped dill pickles and a splash of brine go right into the filling for a tangy, punchy bite. These are weirdly addictive and appeal to anyone who loves that sharp, briny flavor.
Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and put yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, chopped pickles, pickle brine, mustard, dill weed, and salt.
- Stir until smooth, taste and add more brine if you want more tang.
- Fill egg whites with the mixture.
- Garnish each with a thin pickle slice and a small dill sprig.
22. Hummus Deviled Eggs
Swapping the mayo for hummus gives you a protein-packed, Middle-Eastern-inspired filling that's genuinely different from anything else on the appetizer table. Use store-bought hummus and this comes together in minutes. Plain or roasted red pepper hummus both work great.
Hummus Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and remove yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks and blend in hummus, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt until very smooth.
- Pipe or spoon filling into egg whites.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika and za’atar.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
23. Kimchi Deviled Eggs
This one is for the adventurous eater in your group — and once you try it, you'll understand the hype. Finely chopped kimchi adds tangy, funky, spicy flavor that's completely unexpected in a deviled egg and totally works. Finish with sesame oil and you've got a two-bite flavor bomb.
Kimchi Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and move yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, finely chopped kimchi, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Stir until smooth — the filling will have a slight pink tint from the kimchi.
- Fill egg whites with the mixture.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onion slices before serving.
24. Curry Deviled Eggs
Curry powder in deviled egg filling sounds surprising, but it's one of those combinations that just clicks. The warm spice turns the filling a gorgeous golden yellow and gives every bite an aromatic depth. These are a conversation starter every single time.
Curry Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and put yolks in a bowl.
- Mash yolks thoroughly, then mix in mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, chutney, lemon juice, salt, and turmeric.
- Blend until very smooth — the filling will be a bright golden color.
- Fill egg whites with the curried mixture.
- Top with fresh cilantro leaves and a pinch of curry powder.
25. Vegan Deviled Eggs with Tofu and Turmeric
No egg yolks here — the filling is made from blended silken tofu with turmeric for that classic yellow color. These work surprisingly well and let anyone at the table enjoy the deviled egg experience. They're best served the same day so the tofu filling stays firm.
Vegan Deviled Eggs with Tofu and Turmeric
Ingredients
Method
- Halve eggs and discard or save yolks for another use.
- Blend silken tofu, vegan mayo, mustard, vinegar, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a food processor until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning — it should be tangy and slightly salty.
- Pipe or spoon the tofu filling into egg white halves.
- Garnish with paprika and chives and serve promptly.
Hopefully one of these 25 recipes hit the spot. Save your favorites, pin the ones you want to try, and let us know in the comments which one wins this week.
