Jul 14 2026
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Upside Down Deviled Eggs Recipe

Inspired by Union Kitchen
Time1h
Serves6

v, gf chow chow, cornbread crumble, sweet & sour aioli

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Ingredients

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Eggs

Chow Chow

Cornbread Crumble

Sweet & Sour Aioli

Method

Preparing the Eggs

  1. 1

    Boil the Eggs

    Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cool and Peel

    Once boiling, cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes. After that, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.

Making the Chow Chow

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, mix together chopped green tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

  2. 4

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover and refrigerate the chow chow for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Making Cornbread Crumble

  1. 5

    Prepare Cornbread

    If not using store-bought, prepare your cornbread and allow it to cool completely. Then, crumble it into small pieces.

  2. 6

    Mix with Butter and Salt

    In a bowl, combine crushed cornbread with melted butter and salt. Mix well until the cornbread is evenly coated.

  3. 7

    Bake Crumble

    Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Making Sweet & Sour Aioli

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.

  2. 9

    Adjust Flavor

    Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning or sweetness according to preference.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Slice and Fill

    Once the eggs are peeled, slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and mix them with the chow chow.

  2. 11

    Place Mixture Back

    Spoon the chow chow and yolk mixture back into the egg whites.

  3. 12

    Top with Aioli and Crumble

    Drizzle the sweet & sour aioli over the filled eggs and top with cornbread crumble.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Arrange the upside down deviled eggs on a serving platter and enjoy!

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