If you’re looking for the best deviled eggs, you’ve found them! My Million Dollar Deviled Eggs include a game-changing ingredient that gives the filling a velvety texture and buttery flavor that takes this classic appetizer to the next level. With simple ingredients, smooth deviled egg filling, and totally delish results, this is the best recipe to keep on hand for holidays, parties, and potlucks. Make your party platter a hit with these eggs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Friends, these deviled eggs are creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned. The egg yolk mixture includes a secret ingredient that makes for an extra creamy filling, while classic add-ins like yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle juice bring the flavor balance you expect. They really taste like a truly rich and delicious million dollar deviled egg treat!
Whether you pipe them with a star tip for a pretty serving platter or spoon them with a small spoon for quick prep, you’ll get consistent, delicious results every time.
How to Make Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 12 minutes. Drain and cool in an ice bath for 10 minutes, then peel and slice in half.
- Mash yolks in a bowl, then mix with mayonnaise, melted butter, Dijon, yellow mustard, pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth to create a filling for your eggs that’s simply unmatched in richness, truly deserving of their million dollar name.
- Pipe the filling into egg whites using a piping bag or zip-top bag, then garnish with paprika, pickle, green onions, or crispy bacon.
Don’t forget, the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post!
Ingredient Insights
- Eggs: Fresh eggs are best, and cooling them in ice water makes peeling easier, perfect for creating those million dollar deviled eggs.
- Mayonnaise + Butter: These combine for an extra creamy filling with velvety texture.
- Sweet Pickle Juice: A classic deviled egg flavor booster that adds balance.
- Mustards: Yellow mustard and Dijon mustard add tang and depth.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap crispy bacon crumbles on top instead of paprika for a smoky bite.
- Use a slice of pickle or green onions as garnish for freshness, giving your deviled eggs a million dollar flair.
- For new recipes, try stirring in hot sauce, sriracha, or even avocado for a twist on million dollar deviled eggs.
For a full holiday spread, serve my Million Dollar Deviled Eggs alongside this Classic Potato Salad, Creamy Macaroni Salad, or Easy Broccoli Salad.
Crissy’s Best Tips
- Use an ice bath. Moving eggs into ice water after boiling helps loosen shells for easier peeling.
- Room temperature eggs crack less. Start with eggs that aren’t too cold before boiling.
- Pipe for presentation. A pastry bag with a star tip makes deviled eggs look fancy with little effort.
- Try separate airtight containers. Store egg whites and egg yolk mixture separately in the fridge and assemble before serving for flawless deviled eggs.
- Cover with plastic wrap. If storing assembled, press wrap gently against the filling to keep it from drying out.
- A small spoon works too. No piping bag? Just use a regular ol’ teaspoon to fill the eggs for delicious results without fuss. This is the quick and easy way I make mine at home. No need to be fancy, in my humble opinion.
- Serve chilled. Arrange on a serving platter in a single layer and refrigerate until ready to serve these million-dollar worthy eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the secret ingredient in this best deviled egg recipe?
The secret ingredient is melted butter, which gives the egg yolk mixture a buttery filling and luscious texture, creating an egg dish so rich it’s worthy of a million-dollar name.
Can I make Million Dollar Deviled Eggs ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the white halves and egg yolk mixture in separate airtight containers, then assemble before serving for fresh, perfect deviled eggs. I’ve also just assembled everything the night before and placed in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator.
Why are my eggs hard to peel?
Placing them in ice water immediately after boiling helps the shells come off cleanly, leaving perfect white halves for filling these million-dollar treats.
I hope you love these deviled eggs as much as we do!
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Ingredients
- 12 large eggs hard boiled and cooled
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon sweet pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika for garnish optional
Instructions
How to Hard Boil Eggs
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Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the eggs cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
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Transfer the eggs into a bowl of ice water and chill for 10 minutes or until cool to the touch. Peel eggs, and move on to the next step.
Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
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Slice eggs in half lengthwise.
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Scoop out the yolks and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Mash yolks with a fork until evenly mashed.
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Add mayonnaise, softened butter, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and combine until smooth.
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Spoon the filling into the cavity of each egg half. Sprinkle it with paprika, optionally.
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Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates, sourced from an online nutrition calculator. This information should never be considered a substitute for medical advice. Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
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