Deviled eggs are the ultimate tasty insult to chickens and a super metal snack.

After all, deviled eggs are no more than unfertilized chicken fetuses topped with an emulsion of MORE unfertilized chicken fetuses (in two forms – the yolk and mayonnaise, which itself is nothing more than egg yolk and oil).

Yet, they are absolutely delicious. Just try not to think about what they’re made of too much.

In honor of National Deviled Egg Day, I’m answering the question: Who the heck comes up with this stuff?

It’s not an American concoction. This naughty snack hails all the way back to ancient Rome where boiled eggs were heavily spiced to serve as an appetizer to the wealthy. From the fourth and fifth century A.D., these eggs were seasoned with oil, wine or broth, and pepper.

Even though the internet wasn’t even close to creating viral recipes yet, humans were still great at passing along instructions for unique ways to stuff our faces. As a result, deviled eggs made their way across the globe and were tailored to regional tastes.

The term ‘deviled’ was a little slower to enter the field. It was first recorded in the UK in 1786 to refer to many spicy dishes. They’re also known as ‘stuffed’, ‘salad’ or ‘mimosa’ eggs by those who prefer a less devilish connotation at church parties.

These days, mayo is added to most deviled egg recipes. But, did you know it’s a (relatively) recent addition to the filling recipe? It was not commonly added until the 1940s!

These days, a standard filling is egg yolks, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. But pro chefs (and some adventurous home cooks) are not content to stop there – are they ever?

You can find recipes with sriracha, pickles, relish, avocado, dill, bacon, and even crab meat. You’re only limited to your imagination and your bravery in culinary exploration!

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Regards,
Nikki Earley, CFP®

P.S. One tip for your next batch of deviled eggs: try topping them with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joes (it’s a blend of white and black sesame seeds, sea salt, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds) – you’re welcome!