Food and Recipes Dish Deviled Eggs Our Best Deviled Eggs 3.6 (5) 5 Reviews Your hunt for the perfect Southern deviled eggs is finally over. By Southern Living Editors Updated on April 4, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 12 A good deviled egg recipe is every Southern host's secret weapon. When you're attending a potluck and you aren't quite sure what to bring—it's deviled eggs. When the pastor is coming for dinner and an appetizer is required—it's deviled eggs. And, when Easter rolls around, of course, deviled eggs are certainly in order. Perfecting the art of the deviled egg, though, that can be a battle. The filling shouldn't be runny or too dry, and don't you dare overcook those eggs or else you'll be blessed with a not-so-gorgeous green ring around the yolk. How very unappetizing. Give our Best Deviled Eggs recipe a try, and your hunt for the perfect Southern deviled eggs will finally be over. Our recipe breaks down how to make deviled eggs for a crowd (it serves 12!), with a no-fail process for the prettiest and most delicious eggs you'll ever see. Just don't forget to use your deviled egg plate—we wouldn't want these little beauties rolling all over a flat platter, now would we? Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Ingredients 12 hard-cooked eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions Cut eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks, and place in a bowl, reserving whites. Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torrie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Mash yolks with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients. Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Spoon into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and chill. Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Rate it Print