Deviled eggs have long been a staple at family gatherings, potlucks and holiday celebrations. But who says this classic appetizer has to be boring? With a little creativity and additional surprises, you can transform traditional deviled eggs into stunning culinary creations that are sure to impress. Get ready to upgrade your Easter table, picnics and more with these seven modern and delicious deviled egg masterpieces!
To avoid repetition, start each version by boiling the eggs for 12 minutes. A sprinkle of baking soda mixed into the water helps prevent cracking. Next, place them into a bowl of ice water, lightly stirring the eggs until they have completely cooled. Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks from the whites and place them in a bowl. Next, let the flavorful festivities begin!
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
For this unique eye catcher, you’ll need 6 Eggs, 3 Tbsp of mayonnaise,1 Tsp horseradish, 1 Tbsp hot sauce, 2 Tbsp tomato juice, 2 Tbsp Bloody Mary Rim Seasoning, 1/2 Tsp salt, 12 celery leaves and 3 slices of bacon. Add the mayonnaise, horseradish, tomato juice, hot sauce and salt to the bowl with the egg yolks. Mix until smooth. In a small bowl add the bloody mary seasoning then dip the cut side of the egg white halves in the spice mix and place spice side up onto a plate. Fill a piping bag with the egg yolk mixture and pipe into the egg whites. Garnish with a celery leaf and a piece of bacon.
Greek Deviled Eggs
Add a Greek twist by adding hummus instead of mayonnaise along with 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil,1 tsp Greek seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix and fill eggs as usual. Top with Mediterranean tastes of minced cucumber, minced tomato, minced red onion, minced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese with minced parsley and paprika as a garnish.
Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
Spice up your deviled eggs with the bold and popular flavor of buffalo chicken. Mix the egg yolks with shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing to taste. Pipe or spoon the filling into the egg whites. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce for an extra kick and garnish with chopped celery and blue cheese crumbles for a colorful look.
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
Give this American version a Mexican flair with the amazing taste of street corn. Load the yolks with roasted corn, mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder with a splash of vinegar and mustard then top with paprika for garnish!
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Indulge your eggs in the luxurious taste of smoked salmon with these elegant deviled eggs. Mix the egg yolks with cream cheese, chopped chives, and a splash of lemon juice. Fold in finely chopped smoked salmon for a burst of flavor. Pipe the filling into the egg whites and top with a small piece of smoked salmon and a sprig of dill for garnish.
Deviled Egg Chicks
Here’s to betting when kids say no to deviled eggs, they’ll hop right over and snag these adorable chicks in a hurry! Make two cuts in each boiled egg, one very thin one at the bottom so the egg will sit flat and another 3/4 of the way up, taking off the top like a lid. Add mayonnaise, fine sea salt and white pepper, beating until smooth. Fill each egg generously up and beyond the brim. Top with the “lid.” Use tiny olive pieces for eyes and carrot shavings for the nose, placed with tweezers.
Deviled Egg Board
We have cheese boards so why not leave the choice of deviled eggs up to individual tastes? Start by making your eggs as usual. Place the topping bowls onto a board or platter first, then fill in the space around the board with the prepared deviled eggs. Surrounded with tempting toppings like bacon cooked and chopped, smoked salmon, roasted red peppers, sliced green onion, diced jalapenos, everything bagel seasoning, fresh herbs, smoked sea salt and hot sauce…your egg choices will be more than unique! Just let your imagination design the board and they will come!
