Celebrity chefs showcase deviled eggs recipes with bold flavors

Deviled eggs recipes have moved beyond grandma’s classic recipe. A few celebrity chefs have created some delicious recipes that highlight bold flavors.

As Easter approaches, deviled egg recipes seem to be filling family tables. According to McCormick, “nearly 61% of Americans plan to make and/or eat deviled eggs” around the Easter holiday. Given that 2.9 billion eggs are eaten around Easter, it makes sense that people are looking for innovative ways to eat all those eggs.

Deviled eggs recipes become more popular around the Easter holiday. Thinking about that recipe, the basic, classic ingredients (beyond the egg, itself) include mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar. But, that classic recipe keeps evolving.

As people are looking for new ways to enjoy the classic deviled egg, a few ingredients seem to top favorite list. According to McCormick, the top ingredients in a deviled egg include, bacon (46%), mustard (33%), paprika (32%) and avocado (28%).

Thinking about those popular flavors, there seems to be a theme, classic flavors. But, those classic flavors can be transformed with a few bolder choices. With a little creativity, the classic deviled egg can be influenced by regional flavors while still incorporating the favorite ingredients.

Recently, McCormick asked several celebrity chefs suggest some of their favorite deviled eggs recipes. While many of the recipes include the most popular ingredients, each celebrity chef recipe includes a nod to his/her cooking style. From Mexican inspired to Southern classics, any of these deviled egg recipes would make a splash on the Easter table.

McCormick has graciously shared these celebrity chef recipes. Which one will you be making this holiday?

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s Fiery Bacon Deviled Eggs, photo provided by McCormick

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s Fiery Bacon Deviled Eggs

Alex Guarnaschelli, the popular Food Network personality, showcases bacon in her bold recipe. While bacon’s flavor can dominate a recipe, this concept is nicely balanced by the various other ingredients. With a little umami from the Worechester and heat from the cayenne, the bacon pops yet doesn’t overpower.

Chef Rick Bayless’s Creamy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs, photo provided by McCormick

Chef Rick Bayless’s Creamy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

Rick Bayless is a culinary authority on Mexican cuisine. In this recipe, Chef Bayless shows how jalapeno is more than just heat. This recipe uses pickled jalapenos. The combination of slightly spicy with acidic punch will make you go back for more.

Chef Hugh Acheson’s Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, photo provided by McCormick

Chef Hugh Acheson’s Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Pimento Cheese is a favorite Southern food. With his ties to Georgia, Chef Hugh Acheson incorporates this traditional Southern fare. In this deviled eggs recipe, Chef Acheson blends the pimento cheese with the egg for an enticing bite. Highlighted with a little Pink Himalayan Salt and smoke Paprika, this recipe pushes the savory side of deviled eggs.

Midwestern Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs by

Chef Gavin Kaysen, photo provided by McCormick

Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Midwestern Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs

Smoked fish can be a popular brunch choice. This recipe by Chef Gavin Kaysen’s highlights how well seafood can pair with eggs. In addition to the smoked trout, the trout roe adds a big punch of flavor and texture.

Chef Timothy Hollingsworth’s Pickled Onion Deviled Eggs, photo provided by McCormick

Chef Timothy Hollingsworth’s Pickled Onion Deviled Eggs

The Final Table winner, Timothy Hollingsworth, earned his seat with the greats and this deviled eggs recipe might win over your taste buds. With “pickling” growing in popularity, the pickled onions have a sweet, heat that really has you re-thinking the traditional deviled egg. After this dish, you might want to put pickled onion on everything.

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