Ingredients
ase Deviled Eggs
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce
Topping Flights (divide among 12 halves)
1) Buffalo & Dill
2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar
1 tablespoon Buffalo or hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2) Taco Avocado
2 tablespoons mashed avocado with lime
1½ tablespoons cooked chorizo or taco-seasoned ground meat (or soy chorizo)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips + cilantro
3) Bacon–Date–Thyme
2 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped dates
1 teaspoon chopped toasted pecans
Fresh thyme leaves
4) BLT-Caprese
2 roasted cherry tomato halves
1 small cube fresh mozzarella
Shredded romaine or basil ribbons
Drizzle of balsamic glaze
5) Italian Deli
2 tablespoons finely shredded provolone or mozzarella
1 tablespoon chopped deli ham or salami
1 tablespoon sliced banana peppers
Chopped cucumber + dried oregano
6) Elote Street-Corn
2 tablespoons corn kernels
1 tablespoon crumbled cotija or feta
Pinch chili powder, cilantro, and lime zest
Drizzle of hot honey (optional)
Instructions
Cook & cool the eggs. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, bring to a gentle boil, then cover, turn off heat, and sit 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 10 minutes; peel under running water.
Make the filling. Halve the eggs and add yolks to a bowl. Mash with mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar/lemon, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or hot sauce until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning.
Fill the whites. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the 12 egg-white halves.
Assemble the flight.
Top two halves with Buffalo & Dill.
Top two with Taco Avocado.
Top two with Bacon–Date–Thyme.
Top two with BLT-Caprese.
Top two with Italian Deli.
Top two with Elote Street-Corn.
Serve. Arrange on a wooden board. Garnish with extra herbs and a pinch of chili or paprika for color.
Notes
Older eggs peel more easily; steam instead of boil if your eggs are fresh.
Shock in ice water to stop cooking and prevent green rings.
For ultra-smooth filling, press yolks through a fine mesh strainer before mixing.
Pipe with a zip-top bag fitted with a star tip for clean swirls.
Add toppings just before serving to keep textures crisp.
Make-ahead: Cook eggs and prep filling up to 2 days ahead; store separately. Assemble within 2 hours of serving.
Swap ideas: Use turkey bacon, vegan mayo, or omit meat for vegetarian platters. Adjust heat with mild or hot sauces.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (eggs)
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Stovetop (boil/steam), No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free