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Simple Deviled Eggs Recipe with Garlic

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Simple Deviled Eggs recipe with garlic , are a must-have. The perfect hard-boiled eggs with a creamy filling, and garnished with fresh herbs can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or appetizer. A serving platter or tray filled with these delicious eggs is a great way to make your guests happy at Easter brunch, family gatherings, potlucks, or parties.

Easter and the spring season usually bring about egg recipes and egg-painting fun with the kids, so don’t forget this classic recipe! There are different ways to make it, but the best way is the classic way, and it’s one that you won’t easily forget. This recipe is my favorite way to enjoy eggs.

If you are looking for crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes for this season, deviled eggs are by far one of your best choices. This great recipe is quick and easy to make and tastes great with every perfect little bite. Not only do these look good on a dinner table, but they are also packed with nutrition.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Recipe

The Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe with garlic is the ultimate appetizer to serve because it wins with guests every single time
This failproof recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients.
The deviled eggs are versatile. There are many great ideas to change the filling. You can add different variations of herbs, spices, cheese, or bacon to the egg yolk mixture.
The best-deviled eggs are kid-friendly. It’s a good idea to include them as you prepare the dish and even get them to pick what they want to include in the filling mixture and make it their own.
Eggs are budget-friendly. They are the least expensive source of high-quality protein. Protein is really important in a balanced diet. It gives us energy and allows us to focus at work and school.

Key Ingredients

Large Eggs: They make up this whole recipe so they’re the star ingredient.

Garlic: Adds a delicious punch of flavor.

Fresh dill: Fresh

Along with those ingredients, you will need mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to taste.

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Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to Make Simple Deviled Eggs with Garlic

Step 1: Hard boil eggs

The first thing you need to do is to boil eggs by placing them in a single layer in a large pot and filling them up with cold water, covering the eggs by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 4 minutes.

Step 2: Chill eggs

Remove the pot from the heat and drain the hot water. Then add cold water to the hard-boiled eggs and set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Peel and slice eggs

Remove the hardboiled eggs from the pot of cold water and peel the eggs, dry them with a paper towel, and slice along the middle.

Step 4: Scoop eggs yolks

Pop out the yolks of all the egg halves into a small bowl.

Step 5: Prepare the deviled egg mixture

To the bowl with egg yolks add minced garlic, mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt.

Step 6: Combine mixture

Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.

Step 7: Place the egg filling inside the egg whites

Using a small spoon, fill the empty egg white halves with the egg yolk mixture.

Step 8: Garnish with fresh herbs

Sprinkle dill on top, serve at room temperature, and enjoy your perfect deviled eggs!

Expert Tips

For best results do not overcook the eggs as it will give the yolk a greenish tint.
Instead of boiling the eggs on the stovetop, you can boil them in an instant pot.
A good idea is to mash up leftover deviled eggs and make an egg salad sandwich.
When you remove the eggs from the boiling water you can place them in an ice bath or bowl of ice water to cool them completely.
Instead of a small spoon, you can use a piping bag, plastic bag, or ziplock bag with the corner of the bag snipped to easily pipe in the egg yolk mixture for a pretty, swirled topping.
You can use a slotted spoon to take the eggs out of the cold water before peeling.
Cooling the hard-boiled eggs makes them easy to peel so do not skip this step.
Eggs are fragile so slice them with a sharp knife to avoid tearing them.
Instead of a hand mixer, you can mash the yolk mixture with a fork.
You can make this easy deviled egg recipe a sweet relish or more savory. Instead of mayonnaise, add Dijon mustard or yellow mustard, blue cheese, plain Greek yogurt, or sour cream with lemon juice or pickle juice to the egg yolk mixture. Instead of dill, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, paprika, fresh chives, shallot, Cajon spices, and bacon for that extra pop of flavor.

How to Store leftover deviled eggs

Place leftovers in an airtight container or plastic container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can’t freeze a whole boiled egg, as the egg whites will become tough, rubbery, and inedible. However, you can freeze cooked egg yolks for the devilled egg filling for up to 3 months.

Recipe FAQs

Why are they called deviled eggs?

The term “deviled”, in reference to food, was used first used in the 18th century. In the 19th century, it came to be used most often with spicy or zesty food, including eggs prepared with mustard, pepper, or other ingredients stuffed in the yolk cavity.

What are the health benefits of deviled eggs?

The egg whites have a lot of nutrition. They are a great source of selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper. The egg yolk contains a high amount of iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, D, E, K, B6, and B12. That’s a lot of nutrition! Fresh dill is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. Garlic boosts your immune system with all of the antioxidants it has.

Can you make deviled eggs ahead of time?

Yes, you can make them ahead for a party, potluck, or family gathering. Hard boil eggs, make the filling, and store the eggs and filling separately for up to 3 days. Keep the filling separately so it doesn’t dry out. Stuff the eggs with the mixture right before serving.

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Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.