Deviled Eggs

[ysi]

I rarely like deviled eggs made by someone else. Usually I find them horrifically bland. After looking at recipes on the internet and experimenting, I discovered the taste I like is due to pickle juice or pickle relish being blended with the yolks. Hard to regulate-I don't like them to be extra creamy/runny. I am impressed with the people who flute the egg yolk mixture back on. One cook chopped and topped miniature shrimp with her egg yolk mixture. Still, it has to have that tang of pickle juice-mustard doesnt do it for me.

[Apple]

I agree that they HAVE to have pickle juice, and I hate pickles. DS will finish a jar of them and will ask if I need him to save the juice, usually do. Mine are easy, egg yolk, mayo or salad dressing (I like one better than the other, but can't remember since I rarely use it), Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard and pickle juice, a little salt and pepper if needed.

[kgb18]

Funny because I am adamently against pickle juice or relish in deviled eggs, and I like pickles.

I can't remember the ratios off the top of my head, but I use mayo, salt, pepper, a splash of vinegar and dried mustard and I sprinkle paprika on top.

[chiver78]

just reading all these posts, I now understand why I've always hated deviled eggs. I can't stand mayo, mustard, or pickles. worcestershire sauce probably wouldn't kill me (shellfish allergy) but I don't remember liking it before the allergy anyway.

good luck finding your recipe though. and thanks for starting this thread. I love eggs, egg salad, all that. I was always surprised that I never developed a taste for deviled eggs, now I know why.

[shanendoah]

I hate mustard and DH hates mayo, so DH makes deviled eggs with balsamic vinegar. They look UGLY (awful purplish gray color) but taste beyond yummy.

[marshabar1]

The key for me is dry Coleman's Mustard and Miracle Whip instead of mayo. The MW gives it that tang and sweetness while the dry mustard gives a good kick of heat.

[ysi]

Sounds good, I like black olives.

[verrip1]

I've gotten completely away from mustard in my deviled eggs. Just a bit too much ruins the taste for me. I've substituted horseradish or wasabi and like it much more. I rather enjoy sweet pickle relish in some batches, but I don't bother because my wife hates pickles in her deviled eggs. I substitute chopped capers sometime, and drained and chopped mideast marinated vegetables other times for the sweet pickle relish.

I often have finely chopped bacon in it, but for a change, some prosciutto or speck from the deli makes a good choice - however you have to cut back on the tangy ingredients as these latter two meats have a much more delicate flavor than the bacon.

[cranberry49]

mayo
pinch of horseradish powder
pinch of powdered mustard
yellow mustard
dill pickles
salt and black pepper
dash of smoked paprika (smoked is a must!)

Mix, stuff, and enjoy!

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

If you have it in your area, use Kraft Miracle Whip sandwich spread instead of mayo. It already has some vinegar and powdered mustard in it, and has a nice tangy taste that mayo doesn't. I use that to mix in with the cooked, mashed yolks, along with a pinch more dry mustard and some fresh ground pepper. That's all you need to have tasty deviled eggs. I mash the cooked yolks with a small fork and then gently blend in the miracle whip a little at a time so the consistency isn't too dry or too runny. I make a 'funnel' out of parchment paper to pipe the mixture back onto the halved white of the egg. This way it goes back onto the egg in swirls or whatever design you want. Then I just sprinkle some paprika on top for color.

[mmhmm]

If you like curry, that's another addition you might try in deviled eggs. Add a pinch at a time until you get the flavor that's right for you.

[kadee79]

And mine is different yet. I don't like mayo or miracle whip in my deviled eggs. I also don't like pickle relish in them...never heard of that until I moved to the south. I've used this recipe for over 40 yrs. and mine are all gone at family reunions & other functions while others sit there (with mayo).

5 hard boiled eggs
1/2 t salt (or less to taste)
1/8 t pepper (more or less to taste)
1/4 t dry mustard
1 t vinegar
2 T melted butter (REAL butter, margarine don't get it)

[moxie]

I prefer Miracle Whip as well. I don't make them because I am the only one of four of us that likes them. I get my fix at holiday parties when someone else brings them. What a treat!!

[moxie]

Shrimp on them would be good!

[femmefatale]

I love me some deviled eggs. A bit of mustard, mayo, sweet pickle relish, onions, and some paprika to top them off. Yum Now I will be craving deviled eggs the rest of the day.

[fuzzylumpkins]

My deviled eggs are boring, but tasty. They're made with Dijon Mustard, a touch of Ranch Dressing and sprinkled with Paprika.

[Ombud]

I've always used yellow mustard but don't have that today so I substituted spicy brown mustard. Its so much better! Glad I'm out of yellow for a game day platter

[Sum Dum Gai]

I like mine with a little dash of Tabasco on top, but I've never met anyone who didn't look at me like a martian when they see me do it.