Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

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Matthew Kelly/Supercall

There’s not much in-between when it comes to deviled eggs: You either love them or you hate them. And the same can be said of the Bloody Mary, one of the most reviled and beloved brunch drinks of all time. Both of them are contentious because they have deeply savory flavors that are not for the faint of palate. But for fans of the umami-packed snacks, combining the two creates complete flavor magic.

Just like a glass of plain tomato juice, deviled eggs benefit from the addition of spices and seasonings like celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and vinegar. And because some of the greatest Bloodies are beyond flashy, these deviled eggs get some panache thanks to a paprika “rim,” dill sprig and celery slice for authenticity. If you can manage to successfully peel a half dozen hard-boiled eggs, you’ll have no trouble with this simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

FLAVOR PROFILE
Savory
DIFFICULTY
expert

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 hardboiled eggs
  • 1 tsp hot paprika
  • 1/3 Cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • .5 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp horseradish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • .5 tsp cayenne
  • .5 tsp celery salt
  • Pepper
  • Hot paprika, for garnish
  • Slice of celery and dill sprig

INSTRUCTIONS

Step one

Slice the peeled hardboiled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Step two

Sprinkle enough hot paprika on a small plate to cover. Dip the cut edge of each hardboiled egg in the paprika and place on a serving platter.

Step three

Using a fork, mash the yolks into a fine crumble.

Step four

Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.

Step five

Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites, evenly dispersing it throughout the 12 pieces.

Step six

Garnish each egg with a slice of celery and a dill sprig.

Step seven

Serve with a Bloody Mary and enjoy!

Contributed by Anna Archibald

Mix It Up!

Depending on what kind of spirit you like in your Bloody Mary, you can vary the herbal garnish to pair even better: dill (gin), cilantro (tequila), parsley or chives (vodka).