Learn how to make deviled eggs with this easy recipe. Take your deviled eggs to the next level with creative additions such as bacon, shrimp, chives, crabmeat, pecans and pimiento.

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a stainless steel saucepan. (Do not use nonstick.) Add water to depth of 3 inches. Bring to a rolling boil; cook 1 minute. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Place eggs under cold running water until just cool enough to handle. Tap eggs on the counter until cracks form; peel.
  3. Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks. Mash together yolks, yogurt, and next 4 ingredients until smooth using a fork. Spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves. Serve immediately, or cover and chill 1 hour before serving.

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Try these innovative stir-ins to make your own signature deviled eggs. Prepare recipe as directed, stirring one of the following delicious combos into yolk mixture (Step 3).

  1. Creole Shrimp: 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked shrimp, 3 Tbsp. sautéed chopped green bell pepper, 1 minced green onion, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce. Top with cooked shrimp.
  2. Texas Caviar: 3 Tbsp. chopped roasted red bell pepper, 1 minced green onion, 1 Tbsp. minced pickled Jalapeño pepper, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon Italian dressing mix. Top with canned black-eyed peas and fresh cilantro leaves.
  3. High Society: 1/2 cup cooked fresh lump crabmeat, 2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with cooked fresh crabmeat and watercress.
  4. Georgia Peach: 3 Tbsp. peach preserves, 1/4 cup finely chopped country ham, 1 teaspoon grated Vidalia onion, 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with sliced fresh peaches and chopped toasted pecans.
  5. Triple Pickle: 3 Tbsp. chopped bread-and-butter pickles, 2 Tbsp. chopped capers. Top with pickled okra slices.


Southern pecans and Cajun seasoning give this fried chicken its Southern accent.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 2/3 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pickled Okra Salsa

Preparation

  1. Place chicken and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 1 hour. Remove chicken from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
  2. Combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a cast-iron Dutch oven or 12-inch (2 1/4-inch-deep) cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°. Fry chicken, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and chicken flakes with a fork. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Pickled Okra Salsa.

Note: We tested with Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning.

Pickled Okra Salsa

Ingredients

  • 5 whole pickled okra, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained

Preparation

  1. Pulse first 6 ingredients and half of tomatoes in a food processor 4 to 6 times or until thoroughly combined.
  2. Stir in remaining diced tomatoes. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.
  3. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving


Gorgonzola cheese gets gooey and delicious melted over the grilled peaches in this amazing summer salad recipe. There’s a perfect balance of salty and sweet goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans
  • 4 large fresh, ripe peaches, halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 (4-oz.) wedge Gorgonzola cheese, broken into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup honey*
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  2. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Gently toss peach halves in 1 Tbsp. olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Grill peaches, cut sides down, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Turn peaches, and place 1 cheese piece in center of each peach; grill, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
  3. Toss arugula with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange arugula on a serving platter; sprinkle with toasted pecans, and top with grilled peach halves. Drizzle peaches with honey, and sprinkle with chives.

*Aged balsamic vinegar may be substituted.