6 Ways to Love Deviled Eggs

Appetizer trends ebb and flow, but deviled eggs are like good manners: They never go out of style. Every self-respecting host needs a go-to recipe for deviled eggs in his or her quiver. Likewise, every guest who brings a platter to the party will guarantee herself a return invitation.

Classic Deviled Eggs
Learn the rules first; then break them with our six variations on the Southern staple below. 

Ingredients
12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
½ cup mayonnaise
1½ tsp. white wine vinegar
1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Garnish: paprika

Preparation
1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks, keeping egg whites intact. 
2.Grate egg yolks using small holes of a box grater (figure 1). Mash together yolks, mayonnaise, and next 3 ingredients. Add more salt or hot sauce, if desired.
3. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites (figure 2).
Makes 2 dozen. Hands-on 20 min., Total 20 min.

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Trout Caviar-Horseradish
Impress your guests with this elegant twist on the classic. 

Preparation
Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2 (above). Stir 3¾ tsp. prepared horseradish into yolk mixture. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with ¾ tsp. trout caviar.

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Country Ham-Breadcrumb
This savory deviled eggs recipe adds a comforting spin with country ham and Swiss cheese. 

Preparation
Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Stir ½ cup finely chopped cooked country ham and ¼ cup finely grated Swiss cheese into yolk mixture. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with desired amount of toasted breadcrumbs.

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Avocado-Tarragon
Creamy avocado, dried tarragon, and lime juice add fresh flavor to these small tasty bites.

Preparation
Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Mash together 1½ ripe avocados and 3¾ tsp. fresh lime juice. Stir avocado mixture and 1 tsp. dried tarragon into yolk mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with desired amount of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves.

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Spinach, Poppy Seed, and Bacon
Who doesn’t love bacon? This creative combo of poppy-seed dressing, spinach, and classic deviled eggs ingredients goes perfectly with the crisp topper. 

Preparation
Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Stir in ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 4½ tsp. grated red onion; and 4½ tsp. poppy-seed dressing into yolk mixture. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with chopped cooked bacon.

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Smoked Salmon, Lemon, and Capers
This zesty recipe dresses up ordinary deviled eggs with salty smoked salmon.

Preparation
Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Stir 1½ Tbsp. finely chopped drained capers, ¾ tsp. loosely packed lemon zest, 3 tsp. lemon juice, ¼ tsp. black pepper, and 1/8 tsp. kosher salt into yolk mixture. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with desired amount of smoked salmon.

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