A platter of deviled eggs doesn’t last long around me. It’s one of my favorite party appetizers, and I usually make a batch for holidays and special occasions. I often make our classic recipe (or million dollar deviled eggs if I want something extra-rich), but Oprah’s recipe caught my eye. With add-ins like horseradish, hot sauce, and lemon juice, I had a hunch these deviled eggs would be incredibly flavorful. Here’s what I thought.

How to Make Oprah’s Deviled Egg Recipe

Here’s a quick look at how to make Oprah Winfrey’s delicious recipe for deviled eggs.

1. Like all deviled egg recipes, you’ll start with hard-boiled eggs. You’ll need to boil them for about 10-12 minutes to cook them completely through. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and peel them once they are cooled.
2. Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, mayo, mustard, sweet pickle, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, and hot sauce. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon the filling into the egg whites and top with parsley and paprika. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

What Makes These Deviled Eggs Special?

There are so many reasons these deviled eggs are delicious, but I think the key ingredient is the hot sauce. It helps cut through the richness of the filling. One taster commented that this recipe has all the greatest hits of deviled egg add-ins, including the hot sauce, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. These flavor enhancers help take the classic mustard, mayo, and pickle filling to the next level. A very generous sprinkle of parsley and paprika makes a delicious (and colorful!) topping.

Tips for Making Deviled Eggs

Here are a few of our Test Kitchen’s best tips for making perfect deviled eggs.

• Don’t undercook your eggs! This is not the place for a runny yolk. You need firm yolks to ensure the filling isn’t too thin.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the eggs in half for the cleanest cuts.
• You can use a spoon to fill the eggs, but a piping bag makes for a pretty presentation. If you don’t have one, it’s easy to make your own. Cut one corner of a zip-top bag and use it to pipe on the egg yolk mixture.
• If you want to make this recipe for deviled eggs ahead, keep the filling and eggs separate and stuff right before you’re ready to eat.

The Verdict on Oprah’s Deviled Eggs

When it comes to deviled eggs, I’m a bit of a purist. I don’t think it gets much better than the combination of mayo, egg yolk, mustard, and salt. But every once in a while, a recipe comes along that changes that opinion. And this is just that. I loved the combination of the hot sauce and horseradish and welcomed the tang that it added to each bite. If you want an extra-special deviled egg, give Oprah’s recipe a try.