Cajun deviled eggs are rich and creamy with a kick of heat! They're a crowd-favorite appetizer that's perfect for any holiday, picnic, or barbecue.
Recipe summary
Flavor: Creamy and tangy with lingering heat.
Simple ingredients. Egg yolks are mixed with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, cajun seasoning, and a dash of hot sauce.
Great for: Mardi Gras, summer picnics, football parties.
Similar to: Bacon Deviled Eggs
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Eggs - You'll need six large eggs for this recipe. Want to make more deviled eggs for a big party? This recipe is easy to double or triple.
- Mayonnaise - The base of the filling. Regular or light mayonnaise works in this recipe.
- Dijon mustard - Can be substituted with regular yellow mustard.
- Hot sauce - I recommend using your favorite hot sauce for a flavor you'll enjoy.
- Cajun seasoning - A homemade Cajun seasoning blend or store bought variety works.
- Salt - Enhances the flavor of the filling. If your cajun seasoning blend contains salt, I recommend omitting the salt from this recipe.
- Green onion - Optional, but adds a nice splash of color and crunch. Chives or diced celery are great substitutes.
How to make Cajun deviled eggs
- Slice hard boiled eggs in half and separate yolks into a food processor.
- Add remaining filling ingredients.
- Pulse until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pipe filling into the eggs and top with green onions. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips and tricks
How to make smooth filling - A food processor is my secret to making a smooth deviled egg filling. I use my mini-prep food processor because it's the perfect size for a batch of deviled eggs.
Pipe your filling - Use a piping bag to fill your deviled eggs for less mess. If you don't have piping bags, simply use a plastic sandwich bag with the tip cut off.
Use a frosting tip - Want to make your deviled eggs a little fancy? Use a frosting piping tip to add texture and visual appeal to your filling.
Storage
Deviled eggs will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. They can sit out at room temperature for a maximum of two hours before they need to be refrigerated again.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, deviled eggs are easy to make ahead of time. Prepare your eggs a maximum of two days ahead for the best quality for guests. Add the green onions the day of serving so that they're fresh and crisp.
If not serving your deviled eggs immediately, they need to be stored in a sealed container and transferred immediately to the refrigerator.
Keep in mind that your eggs have a limited shelf life outside the refrigerator. Deviled eggs can sit out at room temperature for a maximum of two hours before they need to be refrigerated again or discarded.
Everyone has a different trick for removing shells from hard boiled eggs. I suggest trying things until you find something that works well for you.
- Use less-fresh eggs. Buy grocery store eggs week or two early if you can.
- After boiling, drain the eggs and give each egg a gentle crack to allow water to seep in.
- Fill the pot up with cold ice water and allow the eggs to set for about ten minutes before draining.
- Gently roll each egg on the countertop to crack the shell all over before peeling off.
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Cajun Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 green onion, diced
Instructions
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. Arrange egg whites on a serving plate. Set aside.
- In a food processor, add egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, cajun seasoning, and salt. Pulse until mixture is smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, mash yolks in a bowl with a fork, then add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.) Taste and add more hot sauce as desired.
- Pipe filling evenly between eggs and top with green onions and (optionally) more cajun seasoning.
- Refrigerate eggs, covered, until ready to serve. Deviled eggs can sit out for two hours before needing additional refrigeration.
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Notes
- Storage: Deviled eggs will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. They can sit out for up to two hours before leftovers must be refrigerated or discarded.
- Make ahead: Deviled eggs can be made a day or two ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Cajun seasoning: If your cajun seasoning includes salt, omit the salt listed in the recipe.
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