Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have been peeled, cut in half, with the yolk scooped out, then refilled having been mixed with other ingredients. In the 19th century, the adjective “deviled” came to be used most often with spicy or zesty food. Just follow the simple instructions in the video from Sonny Hurrell.
VIENNA MAY 2025: Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, curried eggs or dressed eggs, are hard-boiled eggs that have been peeled, cut in half, with the yolk scooped out and then refilled having been mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard. They are generally served cold as a side dish, appetizer or a main course during gatherings or parties.
In the 19th century, the adjective “deviled” 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
Deviled Eggs Ingredients:
12 eggs (save 2 for breading)
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp mayo
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp sour cream
2 1/2 tbsp mustard of choice (I used Savorra)
1 tsp Maldon salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 oz prosciutto deep fried
1/2 bunch chives finely sliced
1 dill pickle cut into little cubes
few sprigs of fresh dill
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 reserved eggs beaten
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
10 sprigs of fresh thyme picked
3 sprigs of fresh or dried oregano
Just follow the simple instructions in the video from Sonny Hurrell, but don’t hesitate to make your own variations. His YouTube channel is worth following – well over 2 million subscribers.
Recipes for hard-boiled eggs stuffed with herbs, cheese and raisins can be found in the cookery texts of medieval European cuisine. The earliest known recipe for stuffed eggs, and the one that most closely resembles the modern-day deviled egg, is believed to have been written in the Andalusian region of Spain during the 13th century.
