Jul 14 2026
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Southern Style Deviled Eggs Recipe

Inspired by Southern Kitchen
Time30m
Serves6

Classic recipe with a twist.

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Ingredients

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Eggs

Filling

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Eggs

  1. 1

    Boil the Eggs

    In a large pot, place the 6 large eggs and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 12-15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cool and Peel

    After the eggs have cooked, transfer them to a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes to cool. Once cooled, gently tap each egg on a hard surface and peel off the shell. Rinse the eggs under cold water to remove any shell fragments.

Making the Filling

  1. 3

    Prepare the Filling

    Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth.

  2. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    To the mashed yolks, add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assembling the Deviled Eggs

  1. 5

    Fill the Egg Whites

    Using a spoon or pastry bag, fill the halved egg whites with the yolk mixture.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika and finely chopped fresh chives for garnish.

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