The Deviled Eggs Everyone Asks You to Bring
Million Dollar Deviled Eggs are the ultimate appetizer made creamy and slightly sweet with the addition of butter, combining classic flavors like mayo, mustard, and sweet pickle juice for a rich and irresistible bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 deviled eggs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 12 large eggs
Filling
- ¼ cup (55 g) mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sweet gherkin pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
Toppings
- Paprika for sprinkling
- Bacon pieces (optional)
- Small slice of sweet gherkin pickle (optional)
Instructions
- Hard boil eggs: Place the 12 large eggs in a large saucepan and cover them completely with water. Transfer the pan to the stovetop over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let them boil for one minute, then cover the saucepan with a lid, remove from heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 17 minutes. Afterward, drain the hot water and transfer the eggs into an ice bath to cool completely, which makes peeling easier. Peel the eggs and set aside.
- Prepare egg filling: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them into a medium-sized bowl. Add the mayonnaise, softened butter, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, sweet gherkin pickle juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and a dash of Tabasco sauce if desired. Use a fork to thoroughly mash and mix all ingredients until you achieve a smooth, creamy filling.
- Assemble deviled eggs: Spoon the yolk mixture evenly into the hollowed-out egg white halves. Sprinkle each deviled egg with paprika for color and flavor. If desired, add crispy bacon pieces on top and a small slice of sweet gherkin pickle for an extra touch of sweetness and texture. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using an ice bath after boiling helps prevent overcooking and makes peeling eggs easier.
- Butter in the filling adds richness and a creamy texture that distinguishes this recipe.
- Sweet gherkin pickle juice and sugar balance the tangy mustard for a perfect sweet-savory flavor.
- Optional Tabasco sauce adds a subtle heat, adjust to your taste preference.
- Bacon toppings add a smoky crunch, but eggs are delicious without them as well.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.