Southern Deviled Eggs are a mainstay on potluck, appetizer and holiday menus in the South. They typically consist of a basic combination of mayonnaise, pickle relish, yellow mustard and seasoned with salt and pepper. The variations from cook to cook are endless from there. One thing is for sure, they’re a beloved traditional side dish that’s here to stay.

Easy Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe

Flavor combinations for Southern style deviled eggs are only limited by your imagination. Classic deviled eggs in the South are generally made with sweet pickle relish which lends a mildly sweet taste to the filling. I was raised on this style of deviled eggs, and it’s my default when I’m whipping up a quick batch of delicious deviled eggs for dinner. That being said, my family doesn’t mind at all if I add bacon and other mix-ins from time to time. Likewise, they enjoy deviled egg salad stuffed into fresh bread and slider rolls, too for simple meals and snacking. Simple Deviled Eggs Recipe:

Eggs – Large eggs boiled and peeled.
Mix-ins – Mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish OR finely chopped dill pickles and Dijon OR French’s yellow mustard and cider vinegar.
Herbs – Fresh chives and fresh dill.
Seasonings – Salt, freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, hot sauce or cayenne pepper. (Optional)
Topping – Smoked paprika for garnishing.

one dozen eggs in a pot plus ingredients to prepare deviled eggs

How to Make the Best Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe

What is the Best Mayonnaise to Use for Deviled Eggs? My answer would be Dukes mayonnaise it’s my favorite. I also use Hellman’s and other well known brands frequently. Each brand has their own taste so, it depends on the direction I’m going with mix-ins and seasonings. You can certainly use your favorite brand of mayonnaise in this recipe.
When making a full dozen of deviled eggs I always reserve 2 whole eggs for the filling. No skimpy deviled eggs are ever allowed in my kitchen.
You can use either sweet or dill pickles in this recipe, feel free to adapt to your taste.
You may also enjoy adding crumbled bacon to the filling transforming them into bacon deviled eggs.
Classic Southern deviled eggs would usually call for a simple prepared yellow mustard for the filling, such as French’s. I love using Dijon and whole grain mustard from time to time, as well.
For the non-mayo fans at your table, you may consider replacing it with mashed avocado as seen in this recipe for Avocado Deviled Eggs form Real Food Real Deals.
I love adding a few dashes of hot sauce to these eggs, they are “deviled” after all. You may replace with cayenne, if you prefer or omit it altogether.
Store deviled eggs chilled for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container or egg carrier.
I don’t recommend freezing homemade deviled eggs.

More Southern Style Egg Recipes to Make

Eggs are inexpensive and one of those pantry staples that we all seem to have on hand. You can use them in so many ways as an ingredient in breads, cakes, pies, casseroles or as a salad topping. Other egg recipes you may enjoy:

Avocado Egg Salad for lettuce wraps and sandwiches.
Start your morning with these easy Microwave Poached Eggs.
Bacon Dill Egg Salad is a tasty option for eating with crackers as a snack or stuffed onto a warm croissant.
Always popular Breakfast Egg Muffins makes individual breakfast frittatas for everyone to enjoy.
Classic Egg Salad is a refrigerator salad that doubles as a snack or a meal.
These Loaded Bacon and Egg Hash Brown Muffins are made in a cupcake pan.
A fan favorite Baked French Eggs made in a muffin pan.

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