Southern deviled eggs recipe is rich in flavor and is extremely easy to make that uses only 3 main ingredients. So, keep reading and see how it’s done correctly for the last 50 years. This is part of our Appetizers & Snacks, Salads, Sides, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Game Day categories. Also, see it listed in our Christmas Dinner Meals, Thanksgiving Dinner Meals Ideas, Holiday Dinner Suggestions, Good Super Bowl Food Ideas articles.
Southern Deviled Eggs Ingredients
There are only 3 main ingredients for this Southern recipe for deviled eggs. It’s a basic Southern way of keeping it simple with classic flavors. Also, you don’t need relish, pickles, mustard, Dijon mustard, nor a piping bag. So, just use these common ingredients.
- hard boiled eggs
- mayo
- white vinegar
- paprika (optional as a garnish)
How To Make Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Hard boil eggs and then peel them.
- Cut eggs in half. Place yolks in mixing bowl.
- Add other 2 ingredients (mayo & vinegar) and mash together real well.
- Spoon out the mixture into each white egg halves.
- Optionally, sprinkle on some paprika.
- Store covered in the fridge to get cold. Then, serve them up!
Popular Questions About Southern Deviled Eggs
Can You Make Deviled Eggs Without Mustard, Pickles, or Relish?
Absolutely you can make deviled eggs with mustard, pickles, relish, Dijon mustard, and without a piping bag. Also, this entire recipe shows you how with just 3 main ingredients.
How Long are Deviled Eggs Good For?
If well refrigerated and covered, deviled eggs can last for up to 3 days. Also, it’s a good general food safety practice to not go past 2-3 days.
Can You Freeze Deviled Eggs?
No; you shouldn’t freeze deviled eggs. That’s because their texture and dairy ingredients have a separation and breakdown that’s beyond repair.
Can You Eat Deviled Eggs While Pregnant?
Yes; however, this is a simple recipe. Ensure eggs are fully hard boiled and that you use pasteurized mayo (i.e., use regular store-bought mayo and not homemade mayo). Use caution when viewing other recipes that have differing added ingredients that might conflict with pregnancy health recommendations. Check out what the Pregnancy Boss on Women’s Healthcare says about eating deviled eggs while pregnant.
Is it spelled “deviled” or “devilled”?
If in U.S. or Canada, it’s “deviled”. In other English-speaking countries, see it as “devilled”. Visit here to read more about the spelling of devilled vs deviled eggs.
How Many Calories in Deviled Eggs?
There are a little under 50 calories per deviled egg, which is half an egg. More detailed nutritional values are in the <Print Recipe> option.
Conclusion of Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
These Southern deviled eggs are great with all kinds of meals year-round and especially for holiday meals. You’ve seen how easy they are to make with just 3 main ingredients and then the optional topper of paprika. Since you just need to make hard boiled eggs, peel them, and mix into the other 2 ingredients, it’s easy to add to your menu. Let me know how your went in the comments. Also, don’t forget to share this recipe!
Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise or more, to taste
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar or more, to taste
- ¼ tsp paprika as a garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs and then run over cold water to cool them down quicker. Then, peel them, rinse them, and dry them off a bit with a paper towel. Cut the eggs in half, lengthwise.
- Scoop out the yellow yolks and put into a small mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and vinegar to the yolks and mash them up to mix together well. Adjust the mayonnaise and vinegar to taste.
- Using a spoon, scoop up the yellow yolk mixture and put into each of the white halves of eggs.
- Optionally, sprinkle the tops of each with a touch of paprika.