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These three methods will show you how to fill deviled eggs mess-free! For these methods you can use fancy equipment, or what you already have in your kitchen.

Learn how to fill deviled eggs you can proudly serve at any gathering. The best part is that you can use any of these methods to make the classic deviled egg recipe or one of my fun variations, like Guacamole Deviled Eggs!

How to Fill Deviled Eggs with and Without a Pastry Bag

When it comes to appetizers, deviled eggs are a main attraction, and if this is your first time making them, I’m here to assure you pastry bags aren’t necessary.

You can complete the task with a spoon or simple zip bag, and below, you’ll find step-by-step directions for each method:

1. With a Spoon

It’s the most basic method for filling deviled eggs, and when done correctly, it creates an appetizing presentation.

Use a small spoon to scoop a tablespoon of filling into the egg white.
If needed, smooth the filling out with the back of the spoon.
Sprinkle the tops of the eggs with a dash of paprika or chopped chives.

2. With a Zip Bag

If you want to go the piping route but don’t have the necessary items, use a zip bag instead! It provides a clean look and requires less clean-up.

Transfer the filling into the zip bag, and press it to one corner of the bag.
Use scissors to cut a small hole in the corner and pipe the filling into each egg white.
Garnish as desired, and enjoy!

Watch this video to see how I use a spoon and zip bag to fill my angel egg recipe!

3. Using a Pastry Bag

If you have a pastry bag, it’s an easy way to give the deviled eggs a polished look, and if you want to get decorative, use the starred piping tip!

Place the piping tip into the open corner of the pastry bag.
Transfer the prepared filling into the pastry bag.
Carefully pipe the filling into the egg white and garnish with paprika or chives.

Once they are filled and ready, you can learn how to store deviled eggs until you’re ready to serve here.

3 Easy Ways to Fill Deviled Eggs

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 13

Total Time: 23

These three methods will show you how to fill deviled eggs mess-free! For these methods you can use fancy equipment, or what you already have in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

12 large eggs
2 teaspoon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
3 dashes Tabasco, optional
2 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, optional
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
Paprika, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the eggs:

Place eggs in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water with 1-inch of water above the eggs. Bring water to a boil, turn off the heat, cover and let the eggs sit in the saucepan for 13 minutes. Drain, add some ice cubes to the eggs in the pan and fill them with cold water. Peel eggs one by one and refrigerate them to cool down.

Make the filling:

Once hard-boiled eggs have fully cooled, halve lengthwise and carefully scoop the egg yolks into a bowl.
With a fork, mash the egg yolks. Add mustard, tabasco (if using) salt, pepper, and chives, if using. Add the mayonnaise and stir to combine all ingredients with a fork.