Simple Delicious Deviled Eggs Recipe

[Saviolo]

Super old school this week! Sure, deviled eggs have a bit of a reputation for being at kitschy old fashioned cocktail parties in the 50's and 60's, but to be honest, they're always a crowd pleaser, and they're delicious. You really want to try to get all of your ingredients chopped as finely as possible to make sure the filling is pretty smooth, but it is nice to have a little bit of crunch from, say, bits of pickle. The smoother it is, the easier it is to pipe into your eggs, as well.

This is one of those recipes that has a million different variations. This one uses mostly cream cheese instead of mayo, which gives it this lovely rich texture and makes the filling a little stiffer, which helps it hold its shape better. If you don't have a piping bag with a star tip, it's very easy to use a ziplock bag with a corner cut off, or a cone of parchment with the tip cut off.

[Walleye]

1. I've noticed that if deviled eggs are served at a buffet, there's rarely any left over

[hlthe2b]

2. I've also noted how when grocery stores or whole foods has them out (usually before Easter)

they charge exorbitant prices and still sell out as soon as they put them in the case.

A simple pleasure.

[NewDayOranges]

3. I like my deviled egg filling mixed with salad dressing as opposed to mayo...

One of the last times I made them for a family gathering/dinner, I sprinkled bacon bits on top. I thought they were delicious but SIL didn't like it...

[Saviolo]

4. Bacon bits are great on top

That little bit of salty crunch is a great complement to the smooth filling. Especially if you make your own bacon bits out of some really good quality bacon that you've crisped up yourself.