Deviled eggs - Spicy or sweet?

[china mom]

Up until my 30s when I joined my husband's family, deviled eggs were served as a slightly spicy to very spicy egg. One of the main ingredients was powdered mustard which added greatly to the spiciness. Dad would also add a dash of Tabasco and my recipe includes a touch of cayenne pepper. My eggs are not jalapeno ot but they do have a little bite to them.

The in-laws, on the other hand, use yellow mustard which is much milder and they add sugar to the mixture. I also did not notice any vinegar so I am guessing it is pretty much egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard and sugar. (my in-laws do not do spice at all)

I argue that these are not deviled eggs because the name "deviled eggs" comes from the fact that the eggs are hot like Hades.

So, deviled eggs.. spicy or sweet?

 

[Moliphino]

Tobacco? Or Tabasco? I can't imagine tobacco in a deviled egg.

I've only had them savory, but not necessarily spicy. There should at least be paprika involved.

 

[china mom]

Tobacco? Or Tabasco? I can't imagine tobacco in a deviled egg.

I've only had them savory, but not necessarily spicy. There should at least be paprika involved.

Darn autocorrect. I fixed it. Tabasco

 

[tony67]

Portuguese Peri Peri is a good option for something different.

 

[firefly_ris]

Mine are more savory I guess. I make them the way my mom does -- dijon mustard, mayo, egg yolk, curry powder, salt and pepper, sweet pickles finely chopped. Then topped with a dusting of paprika. I always get compliments and am asked to bring them for various holidays.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

Neither. I only use mayo and a little yellow mustard.

 

[Minnesota!]

I adore spicy, hate sweet (for eggs). But, the every day ones I make I could call "twangy" over spicy. I typically add horseradish, if it is just me and DH eating them. But, neither of my kids like horseradish, so the dijon and other mustards provide the twang.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Grated raw onion (so it's liquified), mayo, salt, and pepper. That's it. Folks love them.

 

[disney212]

Deviled eggs are a must for every holiday and celebration in our family. I always host and do all the cooking. Our deviled eggs are savory just like my grandmother used to make. Never had a spicy one but I can see where it could work...but my family would not be happy. Sweet is just a no for me. My DHs family makes them sweet and I'm not a fan.

 

[BrianL]

I don't really think of them as either.

 

[Minnesota!]

My ex-SIL used to make them with miracle whip and french dressing. That's it. Sweet on sweet, no other flavor. My DH tried them once and, to be nice, said they were good...so she made them each time we were getting together.

Current SIL uses miracle whip, too, so I don't eat those, either, but at least she uses some mustard.

 

[Robber Baron]

I use mayo, spicy brown mustard, a little red wine vinegar, a few dashes of Chulula, a good amount of shredded parmesan, a little spoonful of relish and top with paprika and freshly crumbled bacon.

Everything adds a bit of spice and flavor without making them HOT.

 

[mom2rtk]

We use mayo, a splash of worcestershire, yellow mustard and crushed cheez-its. Wouldn't be a major holiday without them.

I can't imagine sweet deviled eggs.

 

[nw6675]

Both together- sweet pickle relish and horseradish. They are so good!

 

[MIGrandma]

Neither. I only use mayo and a little yellow mustard.

That’s the way I make mine too, but do add a little salt and pepper.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I don't think they are either. If leaning one way or the other, maybe a very little touch spicy, but a little sweet also.

 

[china mom]

Maybe spicy was too strong of a word. Maybe savory would have been a better term. but I like a little bit of bite and definitely NOT sugar.

I remember one time I made them for my son's first birthday and my in laws freaked out because I was letting DS eat them. Apparently, they were not too spicy for 1 year old. He was gobbling them up.

 

[Meriweather]

Neither,
Mayo, little mustard, very little ketchup, salt and pepper

 

[jaybirdsmommy]

I use the classic Better Homes and Gardens cookbook recipe - mayo, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and a sprinkle of paprika. They aren't spicy or sweet, so I guess they fall in the savory category.

 

[Marrila]

Savory, not spicy. Mayo, mustard, S&P, a little pickle juice and some dill pickles chopped finely.