BEST Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

Ingredients Needed

1. 12 Hard Boiled Eggs :Make sure the eggs are cold before making the deviled egg mixture with them. You don’t want to use warm eggs!
2. Mayonnaise :For the best creamy texture and rich taste, you want to use full-fat mayonnaise in this recipe.
3. Dijon Mustard
4. Finely Chopped Dill Pickles
5. DillPickle Juice :Measure out the pickle juice needed from the jar.
6. Chopped Fresh Dill
7. Kosher Salt
8. Black Pepper

How To Make Delicious Deviled Eggs With Dill Pickles and Pickle Juice

Carefully peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs, while holding them under cold running water, and rinse of all the shell pieces from the egg. Cut each peeled egg in half lengthwise and then place the yolk, from the egg white halves, into a medium mixing bowl. Place the egg white halves onto a plate or serving platter.

Mash egg yolks using a fork. Add in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, chopped dill, salt & pepper. Stir until combined well and it’s a creamy mixture.

Spoon the deviled egg mixture into a Ziploc style bag, or a piping bag, and snip the bottom corner off. Pipe the egg mixture into each egg white halve. You can also just use a spoon and spoon the egg mixture into each egg white half.

Let the dill pickle deviled eggs chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Before serving, garnish each egg with a small dill pickle and/or chopped dill (fresh or dried).

Tips For Making Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

• Chill The Hard-Boiled Eggs Before Using :Make sure that the cooked hard-boiled eggs are cold/chilled before beginning making the deviled eggs. An easy way to do this is to create an ice bath (a large bowl of ice water) and place eggs inside of it. When I make deviled eggs I boil the eggs the night before, peel the shells off, and then place the eggs inside an airtight container and refrigerate them overnight. I then prepared the deviled eggs the following day. This way the eggs are nice and chilled.
• Adjust Seasonings :Taste the egg yolk mixture before filling the egg whites, and adjust the seasonings as needed. Pickles can vary in their saltiness so depending on that, you may need more or less salt. If you’re unsure about an ingredient like the dijon mustard/black pepper then I suggest using a little bit, tasting the egg yolk mixture, and adding more if needed.
• Ensure Egg Yolk Mixture Is Well Mashed :When mashing the yolks, make sure the consistency is smooth and creamy. A smooth egg yolk filling always makes for the best deviled eggs.
• Pickles :Use high-quality pickles for the best flavor. Use either whole pickles or pickle spears for the best flavor. You can also adjust the amount of pickles used based on your preference for a more robust or mild pickle flavor.

How To Store Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are best served fresh (after the minimal fridge time), but if you need to prepare them ahead of time I do have a few tips; prepare the yolk filling and store it inside an airtight container, store the halved hard-boiled eggs on a plate covered with plastic wrap. Assemble the deviled eggs just before serving.

Leftover can be stored inside an airtight container, for up to 3 days, in the fridge. For best taste and presentation, I recommend serving the deviled eggs fresh after making them and after the short refrigeration time listed in the recipe.

Recipe FAQ’s

What Size Egg Is Best To Use When Making Deviled Eggs?

It’s best to use large eggs when making deviled eggs – this recipe has been tested and made with large eggs.

What Type of Pickle Is Best To Use?

Use your favorite pickle for this recipe! Use whole dill pickles and chop them up small, or try using pickle spears. My favorite pickles are the refrigerated cold pickles from the Clauseen brand. I also think it’s easer to chop up whole pickles vs. pickle spears.

Can I Use Dill Pickle Relish Instead of Fresh Dill Pickles?

I don’t recommend using dill pickle relish instead of chopped dill pickles. The flavor is slightly different than freshly chopped pickles and it has more liquid in it. If you choose to use the dill pickle relish, then I would omit the dill pickle juice or use less of it.

How Do I Lighten Up Deviled Eggs?

Use light mayonnaise, plain greek yogurt, or half mayo + half greek yogurt for a ‘lighter version’ of this recipe. Using greek yogurt will change the flavor of the deviled eggs, so if you want to lighten it up without a flavor change, then I recommend using light mayo instead.

What Are The Cooking Methods For Hard-Boiled Eggs?

There are several ways to cook hard-boiled eggs. My favorite method isInstant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, but you can also makeStove Top Hard Boiled Eggs,Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, or evenOven Baked Hard Boiled Eggs. Or if you prefer to save some prep time then buy some already hard-boiled eggs from the grocery store – although I don’t recommend this because they usually taste a bit different and are much firmer in texture.