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    Published: Jan 14, 2023 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 59 Comments

    Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

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    Dill Pickle deviled eggs are in my eyes the perfect party food.  They not only taste both creamy and tangy but they are simple to make.  This is a quick and easy recipe that is made even better thanks to the flavor of dill pickles. Deviled eggs are also easy for guests to handle and eat.  What I really mean is that I can eat one and not have to bother putting down my purple passion cocktail - party priorities!

    Classic deviled egg recipes are something handed down from generation to generation.  Old-fashioned recipes for deviled eggs often have basic ingredients and are simple to make. The beauty of that simplicity is what has made them loved and enjoyed for a long time.  These dill pickle deviled eggs are made without vinegar. Instead, I like to add pickle juice as my secret ingredient with a punch of flavor. This deviled egg recipe is also the best for keto and low-carb diets.  

    Looking down on deviled eggs with chives on top.

    Ingredients for Classic Deviled Eggs

    I know what you are thinking, 'but Angela you do not like mayo so how is it you love deviled eggs?'

    Ok, I admit there is a small amount of mayonnaise in this deviled egg recipe but is it not much? I use a combination of mayo, mustard, and dill pickle juice to moisten the egg yolks into the perfect creamy filling.  Always save your pickle juice to make this recipe or to make more homemade pickles with the leftover brine.

    I do not use relish in my deviled eggs, instead, the dill pickle juice gives the briny tang that complements the creamy yolk mixture.  You will need the following for this deviled egg recipe:

    • LARGE EGGS - large ones work best so there is plenty of white-to-yolk ratio for scooping and filling.
    • MAYONNAISE - Use your favorite but I prefer a full-fat option. Use a no-sugar mayo made with avocado oil if you want to make Whole30 deviled eggs.
    • MUSTARD - This is for a bit of tang and spice.
    • DILL PICKLE JUICE - For moisture and a salty brine flavor that cannot be beaten. 
    • Seasonings/herbs - as desired 
    • CHOPPED DILL PICKLES - optional

    I have another recipe that I make for myself which is greek yogurt, mustard, pickle juice, and hot sauce.  It is a great spicy combination.  I highly recommend it for those that want a deviled egg recipe without mayo.  For the true southern deviled egg I add a bit of relish as well.  Either way, they taste amazing and you cannot eat just one or two - I promise!

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    Hard-boiled eggs ready to fulfill their Deviled Egg Destiny[/caption]

    How Long to Boil Eggs for Deviled Eggs?

    This is my foolproof method for boiling eggs on the stovetop. You can also use your Instant Pot as well.

    • Place eggs in a pot covered with water. Turn the heat to high to bring water to a boil.
    • Boil the 12 eggs in a rolling boil for 3 min. Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let sit for 10 min before draining hot water to let eggs cool.

    Steps to Make Deviled Eggs

    It is not rocket science:

    • Starts off with hard-boiled eggs
    • Peel and cut them lengthwise
    • Scoop out the yolk filling into a bowl
    • Add additional ingredients as seen in the recipe below
    • Next start piping in the (or as my daughter says SQUIRT) filling to make each deviled egg half
    • Garnish & the appetizers/snacks are ready

    10 Fancy and Fun Variations of Deviled Eggs

    This recipe is a great base for a traditional deviled egg that can be modified easily in so many ways.  Here are some great ways to mix things up and offer your guests a few different variations of deviled eggs.  Just start with this base recipe and then do the following delicious toppings or mix-ins for more party or holiday fun:

    • Keto Bacon Deviled Eggs - add crumbled bacon in the yolk mixture or as a topping
    • Seafood Deviled Eggs - top with cooked baby shrimp
    • Spicy Deviled Eggs - top with a slice of jalapeno or mix in chopped to the yolk mixture
    • Pimento Deviled Eggs - mix in drained pimentos from the jar
    • Buffalo Deviled Eggs - stir in Frank's Red Hot sauce with the yolk mixture and top with blue cheese
    • Ranch Deviled Eggs - stir in ranch dressing powder mix with the yolk mixture
    • Fusion Deviled Eggs - sprinkle with furikake for a Japanese twist (like my Furikake Snack Mix recipe)
    • Keto Avocado Deviled Eggs - stir in smashed avocado with the yolk mixture
    • Deviled Ham & Eggs - stir in deviled ham with the yolk mixture (I would eat this for breakfast!)
    • Protein-Packed Deviled Eggs - stir in silken tofu with the yolk mixture
    • Truffle Deviled Eggs - stir in a few drops of truffle oil with the yolk mixture
    • So much MORE.... the sky is the limit
    Red platter with dill pickle deviled eggs.

    Are Deviled Eggs Low-Carb or Keto-Friendly?

    With only 1 net carb per deviled egg half, this recipe is very low-carb and also great for a keto diet. Deviled eggs are also great for a high-protein diet with almost 3g of protein per half.  They are also gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly.  So gobble a few of these tasty deviled eggs and stay on your diet with no problem.  

    How to Store Deviled Eggs?

    Once deviled eggs are made they need to be stored in the refrigerator. They are highly perishable so deviled eggs do not last long once made and then stored.  They should not be left at room temperature for longer than an hour or two due to the mayonnaise. They can be made ahead of time but I do not suggest having them stored in the refrigerator longer than 3 days.

    PIN FOR SAFEKEEPING & SHARING!

    Party Perfect Deviled Eggs

    Party Perfect Deviled Eggs PIN[/caption]

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    party perfect deviled eggs

    Dill PIckle Deviled Eggs

    Angela
    Creamy and tangy deviled eggs are party-perfect food and a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This easy recipe is keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and diabetic too. Great for cookouts, BBQs, game day, Super Bowl, & buffets.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 eggs
    • ½ Cup mayonnaise
    • 3 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
    • smoked paprika, salt, & pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles optional
    • fresh parsley optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place eggs in a pot covered with water. Turn heat to high to bring water to a boil.
    • Hard boil 12 eggs in a rolling boil for 3 min. Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let sit for 10 min before draining hot water to let eggs cool.
    • Once eggs are cooled, peel and slice each egg lengthwise to expose the yolk.
    • Scoop yolks out of the eggs and place in a medium-sized bowl.
    • Add mayo, mustard, dill pickle juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Mash and mix together until smooth and there are no egg yolk lumps.
    • Scoop yolk mixture into Ziploc bag and seal. Cut the bottom tip off the bag leaving a small opening.
    • Squeeze bag and yolk mixture to the bottom corner as you fill the hollowed-out egg whites.
    • Top each with a garnish of your choice.

    Notes

    Each Deviled Egg half equals - 
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 24
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 51
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 3.9g 5%
    Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
    Cholesterol 83mg 28%
    Sodium 73mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 1.4g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    Total Sugars 0.5g  
    Protein 2.8g  
    Vitamin D 8mcg 39%
    Calcium 13mg 1%
    Iron 0mg 2%
    Potassium 31mg 1%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general information.
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    1. Miley says

      March 23, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      This is amazing! I tried it out with my mom, and she loved how I kept saying “Squirt!” I recommend this to anyone looking for an easy egg recipe!

      Reply
    2. Erika says

      June 19, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      I love making deviled eggs. These looks delicious! Yum!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 19, 2019 at 4:22 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    3. Morgan says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:22 am

      These look sooo good! I love that they can be ready in under 30 minutes!

      Reply
    4. Kendra says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:28 am

      I could eat deviled eggs every day! I love your addition of pickle juice!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 20, 2019 at 12:43 pm

        Pickle juice anything for me is a good thing. The tang and moisture it adds sets these over the top in my book.

        Reply
    5. Kim says

      June 20, 2019 at 7:30 am

      I love deviled eggs! I'm going to try the pickle juice next time!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 20, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Great, let me know what you think.

        Reply
    6. Brad says

      January 12, 2020 at 9:50 am

      I too use pickle juice, or any type of briney liquid e.g., caper juice, pepperocinni juice, olive brine, etc.. For added awesomeness, I use a bit of Truffle salt to boot.; I highly recommend it.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        January 12, 2020 at 10:25 am

        Great tips, thanks for sharing. I just got TRUFF - truffle infused hot sauce and cannot wait to try it on these.

        Reply
    7. jen says

      March 16, 2020 at 8:22 am

      My grandmother LOVED deviled eggs. So does my mom. I could never get into them but I will be happy to share this recipe!

      Reply
    8. Lucy says

      March 16, 2020 at 9:54 am

      wow I've never thought about serving these at a party, what a great idea! they look delicious!

      Reply
    9. Karie says

      March 16, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Yummy!

      Reply
    10. Cora says

      March 16, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      I like the idea of using avocado in the deviled eggs! Gonna try that next time. 🙂

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:17 pm

        You will love the avocado addition.

        Reply
    11. Debbie says

      March 16, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      I love deviled eggs, but they don't love me!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:15 pm

        Oh no!

        Reply
    12. Junell DuBois says

      March 16, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      These are always such a huge hit at parties. My husband loves them.

      Reply
    13. Holly says

      March 16, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Great recipe! I love deviled eggs so I can't wait to try your recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:12 pm

        I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    14. Cindy says

      March 16, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Those look so yummy! This is one of my favorite party foods.

      Reply
    15. Tricia Snow says

      March 16, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      I love deviled eggs! Always a fan favorite at parties and inexpensive to make!

      Reply
    16. Lisa Manderino says

      March 16, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      I love deviled eggs especially at Easter time!

      Reply
    17. Eva says

      March 16, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      I love deviled eggs! My husband and I order them at pretty much every new restaurant we go to that has them. Somehow we’ve never actually made them ourselves! Now seems like a perfect time to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:08 pm

        Well yes, you gotta go for it!

        Reply
    18. Stacey Billingsley says

      March 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Yum, I love deviled eggs, especially around Easter. They also remind me of church potlucks!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:05 pm

        Yes to both of those!

        Reply
    19. Tiffany says

      March 16, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      These are always so easy to eat and fun to make (especially when you taste test!)

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:04 pm

        Taste-testing is a hard job but someone has to do it - haha!

        Reply
    20. Lisa says

      March 16, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      These look so amazing! It's been a while since I've had some good deviled eggs, Casey doesn't like mustard so I'm not able to make these at home.

      Reply
    21. Sandi says

      March 16, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Deviled eggs are my favorite tray to bring to a party.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
    22. Jennifer says

      March 16, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      I remember when deviled eggs were very popular

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 5:59 pm

        They are making a comeback - or in my family - staying the course!

        Reply
    23. Christina Furnival says

      March 16, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      Love me some deviled eggs! Yum!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Amen to that!

        Reply
    24. Lina says

      March 17, 2020 at 3:25 am

      I will have to try pickle juice next time I make deviled eggs. Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        In my opinion, we need more pickle juice recipes - haha! So good!

        Reply
    25. Liz says

      March 17, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Love deviled eggs! I enjoy smoked paprika on mine!

      Reply
    26. Sydney Delong says

      March 17, 2020 at 9:13 am

      Deviled eggs are my favorite! Looks like a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 20, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        thank you

        Reply
    27. Robin says

      March 17, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Ohhh I love deviled eggs and am always looking for fun new recipes. Thank you!

      Reply
    28. Carmen says

      March 17, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      I always like to eat deviled eggs but don't like to make them. lol. These sound yummy!

      Reply
    29. vanessa says

      March 17, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Deviled eggs are my favorite party food. They're pretty and delicious. This recipe makes them even prettier.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 19, 2020 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    30. Charlotte says

      March 17, 2020 at 6:52 pm

      Hot sauce and pickle juice... you are speaking my name. Can’t wait to see that recipe!

      Reply
    31. heather J jandrue says

      March 17, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      These look so yummy!

      Reply
    32. Adrienne says

      March 17, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      I love deviled eggs but have never made them! I am thinking inwill for easter this year. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm

        You are welcome

        Reply
    33. judean says

      March 18, 2020 at 6:48 am

      I do enjoy deviled eggs - just recently made an egg salad with greek yogurt instead of mayo - need to make some tweaks but tastes pretty good - can't wait to learn about your recipe!

      Reply
    34. Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life says

      March 18, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Looks yummy! Can't leave deviled eggs alone if they are being served!

      Reply
    35. Liz says

      March 18, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      These are one of my favorite snacks! I have never tried them with pickle juice, but I will surely be trying that next time!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 19, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        The pickle juice is a must!

        Reply
    36. Noelle says

      March 18, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Those are pretty! Deviled eggs always are at our larger family gatherings and church functions around here.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 19, 2020 at 5:24 pm

        They are great for so many gatherings for sure.

        Reply
    37. jody says

      March 19, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      This looks yummy. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    38. Lisa says

      March 21, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      Such a great idea for a group get together...saving this for the next one, whenever it is, lol.

      Reply
    39. Nisha says

      September 29, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Great for parties and looks so pretty!

      Reply
    40. Joan says

      February 15, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was the first food at our Super Bowl party to disappear. My aunt used to always use pickle brine in her deviled eggs so I was glad to find this one on Google. I just love the sour kick it gives and I saved this to Pinterest for all my parties.

      Reply

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