{"id":21563,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-deviled-eggs\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T12:47:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:47:51","slug":"best-deviled-eggs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-deviled-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Deviled Eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deviled eggs are classic for a reason. They’re so creamy and delicious that they’re always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, learning how to make deviled eggs is a snap, making them our go-to appetizer for potlucks and backyard barbecues.<\/p>\n

Once you get the hang of this basic deviled egg recipe, you can easily customize it with any number of toppings\u2014spicy jalapeno pickles, thinly sliced radishes, chopped bacon, hot sauce, olives and more. And if you do happen to end up with leftovers (which we never do because they’re always gobbled up), you can easily turn them into egg salad<\/a> for lunch.<\/p>\n

What are deviled eggs?<\/h2>\n

When it comes to cooking, the term “deviled” has traditionally meant food that has been prepared with ample spice, zest or savoriness. Ham, sardines, olives and other foods can, and have, been deviled, but eggs are by far the most popular food to be deviled.<\/p>\n

Some prefer to call deviled eggs “stuffed” or “dressed” eggs to avoid mentioning you-know-who, but the dish is prepared generally in the same way.<\/p>\n

Are deviled eggs healthy?<\/h2>\n

Compared to most appetizers, deviled eggs are a healthy choice. One stuffed egg half contains 73 calories, 3 grams of protein and not a single carb. They’re the ultimate low-carb, high-protein snack<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Deviled Eggs<\/h2>\n