It started off simple enough. Perfectly hard-boiled eggs (this method is fool-proof!). The realization that I haven’t yet had a deviled egg this year.
See? Simple.
And then I discovered the perfectly ripe half of an avocado in the fridge (yes, the fridge).
Here’s the deal: I don’t really like mayonnaise, and while I typically don’t use a lot in my deviled eggs anyway I figured any excuse to not use it is good enough for me!
Now I realize that green-ish eggs are probably not all that appetizing because, well, they’re green BUT I promise they’re delicious! I may have added a little bit of chili powder and paprika to make ’em spicy and fabulous, and it was kind of like guacamole in an egg white cup.
YES. Jump on this train!
AVOCADO DEVILED EGGS
Makes 6 egg halves
- 3 whole hard-boiled large eggs (this method works perfectly every time)
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (more if you want more spice)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Cut the eggs in half and move the yolks to a small plate. Mash the egg yolks and avocado together until smooth. Stir in the mustard, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Evenly distribute the mixture between the egg white halves and sprinkle with more paprika if necessary!
Thanks for sharing!
I love both foods…but to mix them together?!
~mind blown~
Popping in from Oh, Mrs. Tucker!
the link to how to cook hard boiled eggs is dead, “page not found”
Thanks Mark – I went in and re-entered the URL, but if it’s still not working it should be: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/cooking/hard-boil-egg-00000000002333/index.html. I hope that works!
Link is broken:
https://www.heathersdish.com/1/avocado-deviled-eggs/www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/cooking/hard-boil-egg-00000000002333/index.html
Or are you just bad at making links?
I’m not sure where you got that link, but it’s an easy fix! The Real Simple link is attached to the end (www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/cooking/hard-boil-egg-00000000002333/index.html) 🙂
Sounds delish–A MUST TRY. Thanks for the recipe.
Made these for Josh over the weekend and loved them!! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
I’m SO glad y’all liked them! I think it’s my new favorite way to make deviled eggs 😉
I want to make these for Easter Sunday supper… Can I make them on Saturday afternoon? Will the avocado go dark if I make them ahead?
Thanks !
Ilene….
Hey Ilene! Since there’s any acid in them I would say they’ll probably brown if you make them completely ahead of time. That being said, if you mash the yolks with all the other ingredients and then mash the avocado in right before you serve them that should work!
Hope that helps 🙂
Thank you for the quick reply… What a great idea I will certainly try that…
Genius! I don’t like mayo either and I love avocado.
It’s soooo good…as long as you can get past the color 😉
These look like a delicious twist on deviled eggs! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Am I really behind the times, or did you get a new header? I like the look!
Also, this is a brilliant idea!
You’re not behind, I think I installed it all on Thursday 🙂 Thank you!
What a crazy, fabulous idea! And perfect for St. patty’s day!
Yum these do look good and don’t look like they take too long to put together which is good too 🙂
It’s true, once the eggs are boiled it’s just a few minutes of work and then you’re done!
It’s like Green Eggs and Ham! I usually make a big mixed salad and serve it with hard-boiled eggs and either guacamole or avocado so this is perfect! I think avocado and egg are a perfect pair!
can’t wait to try this at home!!! Looks so delish and easy to do! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Oh, dude, yes.
I will definitely jump on this train!
Also, new site design? LOVING IT.
Thanks girl! I kind of love it too – finally something I love the look of!
I seriously LOVE using avocado in my deviled eggs. I added jalapeno and cilantro to mine, so they are even darker green. Definitely have to tell your mind that they aren’t rotten or something. haha 🙂
Oh, I love the jalapeno/cilantro idea!!! I don’t mind the green, although my husband might gag a little if he saw them 😉
These look delicious!