20 Recipes To Make With Hard-Boiled Eggs

Time to start boiling and peeling those shells.

Classic Deviled Eggs
Photo: Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

For a good reason, deviled eggs have always found their way onto Southern tables. The iconic recipe is the perfect finger food for any get-together or party, as guests can whisk a deviled egg off a passing hors d'oeuvres tray. Plus, deviled eggs are relatively easy to pull together. Our classic deviled egg recipe calls for egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Once you've mastered this iconic staple, you can move on to trying other varieties. 

Whether you have leftover eggs from Easter or are searching for unexpected ways to put a carton of eggs to good use, the search for what to do with all those eggs ends here. Our collection of tasty ideas elevates the protein staple and egg salad fixture into filling meals you can enjoy for lunch or dinner—long after the Easter bunny has gone. Of course, we have warm-weather Southern staples like deviled eggs and potato salad, but there are other ways to enjoy this classic food. Whether you chop, toss, or sprinkle a little paprika on top of them, here are 20 reasons to start boiling and peeling those shells soon. These hard-boiled egg recipes are the best excuse to use that carton of eggs in your fridge.

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The New Egg Salad

The New Egg Salad
Iain Bagwell

Enhance your egg salad recipe with ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and hot sauce. You can't go wrong with a classic combination of eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, but additions like mustard and dill pickle relish add a perfect bit of bite and texture. To keep everything well combined, mash with a fork until smooth.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Hector Manuel Sanchez

This comforting classic is brushed with egg on top to make the pastry shiny and golden brown. Veggies, chicken, and hard-cooked eggs combine inside this bubbly mixture. Using boiled eggs in chicken pot pie helps add creaminess and heartiness to this classic dish.

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

You'll love this appetizer if you can't resist a muffuletta sandwich. Pickled vegetables, pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, and all the classic muffuletta flavors help create this unique deviled egg recipe. Lightly browned salami and fresh chives or green onions are the perfect toppings for this dish.

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Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs

Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs
Hector Manuel Sanchez

This picnic favorite is packed with big Tex-Mex flavors, like jalapeño pepper, chili powder, green onions, and cilantro, to make one fiery bite. This iconic appetizer easily assembles in under an hour, adding a little heat and fantastic flavors to your party line-up. Add your desired amount of chili powder based on your spice preferences.

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She-Crab Soup

She Crab Soup
Southern Living

Carolina Lowcountry's claim to fame is this creamy soup stuffed with crab and a splash of sherry. Fresh crab and hard-boiled eggs make a surprisingly delicious pairing. Garnish with eggs, and enjoy every spoonful.

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Barbecue Deviled Eggs

Barbecue Deviled Eggs
Southern Living

Meet our new favorite duo: barbecue pork and deviled eggs. A drop of liquid smoke provides a barbecue-like flavor if you would rather omit the chopped pork. Use paprika as a classic garnish.

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Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs

Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs
Ralph Anderson

A flavorful break from tradition, these deviled eggs have just the right amount of heat and spice to keep things interesting. Jalapeño peppers and cumin add just enough heat. These easy-to-prepare deviled eggs assemble in under an hour, with 15 minutes of hands-on time.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs
Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Every Southern hostess needs a deviled egg recipe, and this one is as no-fuss as it gets. The trick to perfectly peeling hard-boiled eggs is draining the saucepan immediately after cooking and filling it with water and ice. After, lightly crack each egg and place it in the cold water for 10 minutes before removing the shells.

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Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Doesn't the name say it all? It's so good you'll be singing this side dish's praises at every event. It's flavored-packed and perfectly balanced.

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Fried Deviled Eggs

Fried Deviled Eggs
Micah A. Leal

Panko breadcrumbs add a welcome crunch to the deviled eggs you know and love. This recipe still includes a classic dill-spiked and soft egg filling. After frying the coated egg whites, place them on a paper towel-lined plate to cool before adding the yolk mixture.

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Molded Egg Salad

Molded Egg Salad
Jennifer Causey

This 1972 recipe combines two dishes beloved in the South—egg salad and congealed salads. This savory dish combines hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, and vegetables like olives, parsley, and celery. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.

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Beet Pickled Eggs

Beet Pickled Eggs
Antonis Achilleos

Beets are an all-natural way to dye eggs for Easter and add a pop of flavor. Soak the eggs for two hours for a more marbled look and up to 24 hours for deeper coloring. After preparing these beauties, try halving them and topping them with sour cream and caviar.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This light, bright salad feels indulgent from adding chopped bacon, bleu cheese, and bacon dressing. The olive oil and red wine vinegar tangy vinaigrette are ideal for drizzling over this salad. Substitute diced chicken or harm for the shrimp.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches
Jen Causey

This egg salad recipe has more oomph than your vintage one. It has a high yield, so it's great to serve for a large shower or luncheon. For extra tanginess, add sour cream to the mayonnaise.

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Southern-Style Potato Salad

_Southern-Style Potato Salad
Southern Living

This quintessential Southern recipe is a staple at summer cookouts. This dish, filled with onions, celery, sour cream, and bacon, pairs perfectly with your classic barbeque meats. Customize this recipe to meet your preferences by adding or removing ingredients.

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Picnic Egg Salad

Picnic Egg Salad
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

This old-fashioned egg salad recipe stands the test of time, and it only takes a handful of simple ingredients to throw together. In 15 minutes, this egg salad assembles the freshest flavors with one special addition—radishes. Radishes add a peppery bite, so there is no need to add any black pepper unless you prefer.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad

Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad
Southern Living

This old-fashioned recipe uses a well-seasoned mix of chopped chicken and celery, enhanced with homemade mayonnaise and lemon juice. Pickled relish and hard-boiled eggs kick up the flavoring in this classic dish. Leave enough time to chill before serving.

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Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines

Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This fresh take on finger sandwiches is the perfect bite for spring luncheons. To help make preparations easier, blanch the asparagus a day in advance. Add more or less hot sauce and cayenne pepper, depending on your spice or heat preferences.

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No-Stuff Deviled Eggs

No-Stuff Deviled Eggs
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Enjoy the bite-sized richness and flavor of traditional deviled eggs without the hassle of mashing yolks or piping filling into the cooked egg white halves. Buttery crackers act as the base for these sliced hard-boiled eggs. Top each with paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, or fresh dill as a garnish.

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Loaded Deviled Eggs

Loaded Deviled Eggs
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

A deviled egg that tastes like a loaded baked potato? This combination is one you won't be able to resist. The salty crunch of crushed potato chips perfectly complements the bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives filling.

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