Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (Printable Version)

Creamy eggs infused with tangy dill pickle and fresh herbs, perfect for snacking or entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle, finely diced (optional)
10 - Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
11 - Fresh dill sprigs

# How-to Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes.
02 - Drain hot water and transfer eggs to an ice bath. Cool for 5 minutes, then peel the eggs carefully.
03 - Slice eggs in half lengthwise and gently remove yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with a fork and combine with mayonnaise, chopped pickles, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the hollowed egg whites evenly.
05 - Top with additional diced dill pickle, a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and fresh dill sprigs as preferred.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Present chilled for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pickle juice makes them irresistibly tangy without being overwhelming
  • They disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever served
02 -
  • Older eggs peel better than fresh ones—buy your eggs a week ahead if possible
  • The filling tastes better after it sits in the fridge for an hour or two
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice eggs cleanly without dragging the yolk
  • Pipe the filling using a star tip for that professional catered look
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