My Grandma's Deviled Eggs with Relish Recipe - A Mom's Impression | Recipes, Crafts, Entertainment and Family Travel (2024)

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My Grandma's Deviled Eggs with Relish Recipe - A Mom's Impression | Recipes, Crafts, Entertainment and Family Travel? ›

I cook the eggs the day before and (when cooled) cut them in half. I prep the egg yolk mixture (and refrigerate). I place the egg whites, cut side down, onto 1-2 paper towels in a container with a lid. I put one or two paper towels between each layer of egg whites.

I cook the eggs the day before and (when cooled) cut them in half. I prep the egg yolk mixture (and refrigerate). I place the egg whites, cut side down, onto 1-2 paper towels in a container with a lid. I put one or two paper towels between each layer of egg whites.

Once prepared, deviled eggs should be stored in the refrigerator immediately. They should be consumed within three to four days, which is generally considered the maximum amount of time deviled eggs remain safe to eat when stored in the refrigerator.

How are raw eggs transported without their shells cracking/breaking if they get bumped around a bit inside of a car trunk or other storage space (or backpack)? Pack them into a soft pine shaving or straw bedding inside a box beneath, around and above with space in between each egg for extra bedding to fall into place.

At a minimum, you'll need to allow for 20 to 25 minutes of chill time before serving. You can make deviled eggs up to 2 days in advance; be sure to store the egg whites and the yolk filling separately.

If you won't be eating them right away, place into a container lined with folded paper towels and refrigerate. It's common for deviled eggs to "sweat" in the fridge, which can make them kinda soggy in a day or two. The paper towels will absorb the extra moisture and keep them fresh much longer!

Deviled eggs can stay out at room temperature for 2 hours, and that period applies to preparation, serving, and leftovers. After 2 hours, perishable foods—like deviled eggs—enter what the USDA calls the "Danger Zone," in which conditions are more favorable for harmful bacteria to form.

Be sure to add something acidic and spicy to your filling to balance out the richness of the yolks and mayonnaise. Dijon mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, and pickle relish are all good options.

According to a new online survey¹, commissioned by McCormick, nearly 61 percent of Americans plan to make and/or eat deviled eggs this Easter. While 45 percent of consumers will enjoy the classic recipe, with mustard and paprika as go-to flavors, many are "eggs-perimenting" with different ingredients.

Why are deviled eggs only good for 2 days? ›

You can meal prep deviled eggs up to 5 days ahead simply by separating the filling from the hard-boiled egg white. This is because boiled eggs will last up to a week in the fridge, while the yolk filling will only last two days.

1) Use a clean, well-insulated cooler and add plenty of ice, ice packs, frozen bottled water, or frozen food. Cooked eggs and other perishable foods need to be kept below 40°F. Bacteria can quickly grow at the temperature danger zone between 40°F and 140°F.

After prep, store deviled eggs in the fridge until serving. When guests arrive, serve deviled eggs in batches—say, a dozen at a time. Before the 2-hour limit, switch them out with more from the fridge as needed.

Use lettuce as a buffer between the eggs and ice

When your guests arrive, all they'll see are Instagram-worthy eggs — they'll never know there's a mountain of ice beneath. In fact, this clever hack can keep any of your appetizers cool and photogenic.