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Classic Deviled Eggs

A delicious and easy deviled eggs recipe with a secret ingredient—pickle juice! Perfect for any gathering, these creamy deviled eggs are packed with flavor and topped with paprika, dill, or chives.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 –12 hard-boiled eggs
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3 –4 teaspoons pickle juice recommended: bread & butter pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • Toppings: Paprika dill leaves, or chives

Instructions

Prepare the eggs

  • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Remove the yolks and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter.

Make the filling

  • Mash the yolks and mix with mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and white vinegar.
  • Stir until smooth, or use a hand mixer for an extra creamy texture.

Adjust seasoning

  • Taste the mixture and adjust with more salt, mayo, or pickle juice to your preference.

Fill the eggs

  • Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.

Garnish and serve

  • Sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with dill leaves or chives.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Make ahead: Prepare deviled eggs the night before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Whole30/Paleo option: Use a Whole30-approved mayo and omit pickle juice if needed.