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Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

April 29, 2020 By Barbara 6 Comments

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Grandma’s Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

Grandma’s Deviled Egg Recipe:

I’m almost ashamed to admit this.  I’m 34 years old, and until recently, I had never made deviled eggs.  Not for any particular reason. I like deviled eggs, and I always eat them at the holidays.  It must be because someone else always makes them.

We all have our pitch in roles.  Aunt Terri always makes Old Fashioned Pea Salad, and Aunt Peggy makes her famous Cheesy Taco Dip. Megan is in charge of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and White Chocolate Crack. My oldest sister makes Hot Crab Dip every Christmas, and Mom makes a little bit of everything.  I am mainly in charge of the meat which often is 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Ham or Oven Pulled Pork.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

Recently, I was recently received a humongous amount of eggs.

With restaurants and schools being closed, it’s been a challenge for the food system to change the way it packages food from large quantities for those businesses to smaller packages for grocery stores. Also, many farmers who sell directly to restaurants have seen their markets shrink. So, this means while eggs might be in short supply in the grocery stores on some days, it doesn’t mean that there Is a shortage of actual eggs.

I decided it was time to remedy my lacking skills in deviled eggs so I went to my Bible of all Cookbooks – Grandma’s personal recipe collection.  Let me tell you a story about these.  When I was elementary-school aged, Mom tasked me with sitting down with Grandma and writing down her favorite recipes.  THIS IS GENIUS!

If your Grandma, Grandpa, Great-Aunt, Mom, Dad or anyone else who is a beloved cook in your life, sit them down and write down all their recipes.  All the recipes in this particular book are the ones that Grandma felt were her best/ favorite/ most popular, and she told them to me from memory.

Thanks Mom.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

How to Make Classic Deviled Eggs without Relish:

Instructions:

  1. Hard boil 1 dozen eggs. Cool and peel off shells.
  2. Cut eggs in half long-way.
  3. Pop out the yolks, and place in a mixing bowl. Mash well with fork or with mixer.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix Miracle Whip, mustard, vinegar, sugar and salt.
  5. Add the Miracle whip mixture to the egg yolks, and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
  6. Scoop back into the whites; sprinkle with paprika before serving.

For the full recipe for Classic Deviled Eggs with Sugar, scroll to the bottom of this post.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

Notes About Grandma’s Deviled Eggs with Sugar:

  • There are many ways to hard boil eggs; my favorite is to use an Instant Pot. Check out how to do this over at Farm Wife Feeds.
  • A mixer is the best way to ensure a smooth filling for these classic hard boiled eggs.
  • Grandma’s recipe is special because they are deviled eggs without relish. Instead, the delicious flavor comes from the combination of vinegar and sugar.
  • Substitute mayonnaise for Miracle Whip if you prefer.
  • The amount of filling may be less or more than the number of yolks you have.  It all depends on how full you fill the eggs.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or a piping bag to place the filling back in the eggs.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, put the filling in a small plastic resealable bag and seal.  Push the filling to one corner, and snip off a small piece of the end to make the tip. Squeeze this best ever deviled egg filling into the eggs for a pretty presentation.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

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Real Lemon Meringue Pie

Cranberry Pork Chops

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Triple Layer Chocolate Bars

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Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.
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Grandma's Deviled Eggs

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Classic Deviled eggs, deviled eggs, deviled eggs with sugar, deviled eggs without relish, Grandma's Deviled eggs, the best deviled eggs
Servings: 24 egg halves
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • paprika (optional)

Instructions

  • Hard boil the eggs; cool, peel and cut into half lengthwise.
  • Pop out the yolks and place in a mixing bowl. Mash the yolks until smooth (a mixer can be used).
  • In a separate bowl, mix together Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, vinegar, sugar and salt.
  • Combine the mixture with the mashed egg yolks; mix until smooth.
  • Scoop the mixture back into the egg halves. See the notes below for several options on this process.
  • Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • There are many ways to hard boil eggs; my favorite is to use an Instant Pot. Check out how to do this over at Farm Wife Feeds. 
  • A mixer is the best way to ensure a smooth filling for these classic hard boiled eggs.
  • Grandma's recipe is special because they are deviled eggs without relish. Instead, the delicious flavor comes from the combination of vinegar and sugar. 
  • Substitute mayonnaise for Miracle Whip if you prefer. 
  • The amount of filling may be less or more than the number of yolk you have.  It all depends on how full you fill the eggs.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or a piping bag to place the filling back in the eggs.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, put the filling in a small plastic resealable bag and seal.  Push the filling to one corner, and snip off a small piece of the end to make the tip. Squeeze this best ever deviled egg filling into the eggs for a pretty presentation. 
  • Try Grandma's other classic recipes like Apple Crisp and Sour Cream Coffee Cake. 

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Grandma's Deviled Eggs are an old-fashioned version without relish. The creamy, yolk filling is a combination of sugar, vinegar, mustard and Miracle Whip. One bite of these will take you right back the holidays from your past.

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Comments

  1. Pixybrat says

    June 4, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    There’s no way that 1tablespoon of miraclewhip will work with 12 eggs. Recipe says 1/4cup sugar and 1 tablespoon miracle whip. Is that backwards?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 6, 2021 at 12:24 am

      Nope, those are the right amounts. Our family has made them for years just like this.

      Reply
  2. Delbert says

    March 5, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    If you like REALLY sweet deviled eggs you’ll love this recipe. I’m not used to them being quite this sweet though. I tried this recipe as written and I’d change it to 1/8th cup of sugar instead.

    Reply
  3. Linda H says

    April 16, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    Super easy to do! Yummy taste with the miracle whip. I might cut the salt in half next time since the Miracle Whip and mustard already have salt. I can hardly wait to take them for Easter brunch at my daughter’s. thank you

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 17, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      So glad you like them!! We have them made for Easter too!

      Reply
  4. carmelita says

    April 29, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    I just finished doing this recipe and this is a keeper, I love, thank you for sharing!!

    Reply

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