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Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

With perfect hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and sweet gherkin pickle juice, Million Dollar Deviled Eggs are a delicious version of a classic appetizer. Perfect for all events, from your next dinner party to a potluck dinner!

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Million Dollar Deviled Egg Recipe 

Making deviled eggs doesn’t need to be complicated, which is why I’m sharing the best deviled egg recipe that I’ve come across so far.

I am a huge fan of great recipes with simple ingredients, and these delicious deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer to make when you’re short on time but want something with extra flavor.

Thanks to my secret ingredient and the combination of the perfect boiled egg, creamy filling, and crisp bacon, this my new favorite!

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Ingredients Needed

Large eggs – For best results, I like to use organic brown eggs, but you can use any fresh eggs you have on hand. Hard Boil them and cool before using. Or buy already cooked eggs for easier prep.

Mayonnaise – Replace the half cup mayo with Miracle whip, sour cream, or greek yogurt as needed.

Mustard – I use equal parts yellow mustard and Dijon mustard. Substitute one for the other if desired.

Sweet pickle juice – I like the sweet gherkins, but any dill pickles will also work. 

Hot sauce – I recommend sriracha for sriracha deviled eggs, or swap with tabasco sauce for smoked eggs based on personal preference.

Paprika – A sprinkle of paprika powder is a great garnish. Replace with cayenne for a little kick. 

Pickle slices – These can be the same type of pickles as the pickle juice you choose.

Bacon – For a healthier option, try using turkey bacon, or removing it entirely to make this meal vegetarian.

Pantry Staples – Salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, sugar.

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How To Make Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

First: Slice eggs into halves and remove egg yolks into a medium-sized bowl. Combine cooked yolks with mayo, butter, mustards, pickle juice, sugar, and hot sauce.

Second: Mash yolks with mixture until combined. Pack egg whites with yolk mixture and garnish with a pinch of salt and pepper, pickle relish, and bacon.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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How to Hard Boil Eggs

Want easier peeling for your hard-boiled eggs? To begin, boil water on high heat in a large saucepan and place your eggs in. Leave in for around 10 minutes.

Test out if they’re done by removing one from the pot and putting it under cold running water before trying it for consistency. 

If the egg is cooked enough, run the rest under cold water. If you are making a large batch, you can also remove each egg with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice bath.

The last step is to remove the cold eggs after a few minutes and begin peeling. Check out this complete guide to making the perfect deviled eggs!

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What To Serve with Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs can be made a lot of different ways, which gives plenty of options based on taste. A common favorite is wasabi deviled eggs, where the eggs are topped with a small amount of the spicy paste.

Another good option is topping with green olives or green peppers for a more vegetable based dish. For a salty and sweet deviled egg, try adding a sprinkle of brown sugar rather than paprika. 

My personal favorite way to make these is by topping your white halves with a mix of yolks and Mexican street corn for a tangy flavor! 

How long are they good for?

To store, layer your egg white halves in a single line inside of an airtight container, where they will be good for up to 3 days.

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Best Deviled Eggs Recipes

  1. Greek Deviled Eggs
  2. Deviled Eggs with Bacon
  3. Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
  4. Classic Deviled Eggs
  5. Tuna Salad Deviled Eggs

Check out this complete list of the best egg recipes and let me know your favorite!

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Tapas Tips & Tricks

  • For a better looking presentation on this classic recipe, use a piping bag or pastry bag to stuff your prepared filling into your egg whites.
  • Replace teaspoons dijon mustard with yellow mustard.
  • I like to mash my yolks first before adding the remaining ingredients to get the texture I want.
  • Use leftovers to make egg salad.
  • Perfect for serving with a Bloody Mary!
  • Pro tip – for a creamier filling, replace mayo in this recipe with room temperature cream cheese.
  • For a smoother filling, combine filling mixture in a food processor.
  • If you’re a garlic lover, try topping these with garlic powder and onion powder! 

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This Million Dollar Deviled Egg Recipe is not only the best version that I’ve found recently, but it is also super simple to make and is a great side dish for any event. If you’re a fan of this classic favorite, this recipe is the ultimate guide to take your egg dish to the next level.

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Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

With perfect hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and sweet pickle juice, Million Dollar Deviled Eggs are a delicious version of a classic!
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Course: Deviled Eggs
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs hard boiled & peeled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice I like the sweet gherkins
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika pickle slices, and cooked bacon for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice eggs in half and remove yolks to another bowl. Place egg white halves on serving platter.
  • Combine cooked yolks in a large bowl with mayo, butter, both mustards, pickle juice, sugar, and hot sauce.
  • Mix to combine. Make as creamy as you like.
  • Place in a plastic bag or piping bag.
  • Stuff in the egg white halves with filling.
  • Garnish with paprika, pickle slices, and bacon pieces.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • For a better looking presentation on this classic recipe, use a piping bag or pastry bag to stuff your prepared filling into your egg whites.
  • Replace teaspoons dijon mustard with yellow mustard.
  • I like to mash my yolks first before adding the remaining ingredients to get the texture I want.
  • Use leftovers to make egg salad.
  • Perfect for serving with a Bloody Mary!
  • Pro tip – for a creamier filling, replace mayo in this recipe with room temperature cream cheese.
  • For a smoother filling, combine filling mixture in a food processor.
  • If you’re a garlic lover, try topping these with garlic powder and onion powder! 

Nutrition

Serving: 2halves | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 228mg | Sugar: 3g

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