Give Deviled Eggs A Bold Pop Of Flavor With One Zippy Ingredient

If you want your deviled eggs to stand out, you can't just fill them with that boring old yolk-mayo-mustard mixture. After all, deviled eggs are a famous party food, and you might not be the only one bringing a plate of them to a gathering. Luckily, your deviled eggs will turn heads with a few inventive twists. Chili crisp can make your deviled eggs exciting again, but you can add to the filling itself for even more intrigue. And a bit of horseradish could be the zesty ticket to setting your deviled eggs apart.

Most of us probably have a little jar of prepared horseradish lingering in the back of the fridge. It's one of those condiments that you use sparingly and purposefully; Most of us don't slather horseradish on everything. It's easy to forget this fragrant full-bodied condiment, but just a tablespoon of prepared horseradish will transform a batch of deviled eggs. 

You can use prepared horseradish or horseradish sauce, but the flavor will be different with each one. Prepared horseradish is made by pickling grated horseradish in a brine of vinegar, salt, and sugar. It'll add more of a tang to your deviled eggs than horseradish sauce, which brings a creamier, tamed-down flavor to the table with sour cream and mayonnaise in the mix.

The best way to dial-in your deviled eggs is to start with a basic filling made with egg yolks, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and Dijon mustard. This recipe sets the stage for whatever other ingredients you plan to add. A hint of horseradish will add just a bit of zest and spice without overpowering the rest of the ingredients, lending a well-rounded and robust flavor. It also adds a pickled pop from the vinegar and some heat from the root itself, but if you don't use too much you can still add other things to tailor the deviled eggs to your preference.

A little bit of curry powder, for instance, creates a whole vibe for curried deviled eggs with pickled carrots. Or, take a different angle on horseradish deviled eggs with a little dill for a bit of garden-fresh flavor. Add hot sauce and Tajín for a Mexican-inspired spin on deviled eggs, or try truffle oil for an extra-silky filling. The salty, meaty flavors of bacon also mingle well with horseradish deviled eggs. Experiment with different ways to use bacon as a garnish, or mix it into the filling. And for an even more stunning presentation, and a crunchier texture, you can even deep fry your horseradish deviled eggs. When it comes to flavor-popped deviled eggs, let your imagination lead the way to a show-stopping dish.