Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, but deviled eggs are a perfect snack-sized bite that stands above the rest before dinner begins.
From classic recipes to gourmet iterations topped with caviar and other luxe garnishes, the deviled egg is a tried and true staple for holiday get-togethers.
"Good Morning America" tapped a few "eggsperts" from the American Egg Board and Braswell Family Farms -- a fourth generation family-owned farm in Nashville, North Carolina -- to shed some light on the timeless bites, along with recipes and tips to use at your next shindig.
National Deviled Egg Day hit earlier this month on Nov. 2, but Thanksgiving provides another opportunity to get in on the hard-boiled snack.
Whether you want to go traditional and simple or festive and more flavorful, there's no shortage of delicious ingredient iterations for deviled eggs.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs
2 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a bowl.
2. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard and chopped smoked salmon to the egg yolks. Mix well until you have a creamy consistency.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh dill.
4. Fill each egg white half with the smoked salmon mixture.
5. Garnish with chives and an extra piece of smoked salmon if desired.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Sriracha Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
2 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon green onions, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, Dijon mustard and crumbled bacon to the egg yolks. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped green onions.
4. Fill each egg white half with the Sriracha bacon mixture.
5. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
6. Chill the deviled eggs before serving.
Avocado and Lime Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs
1 ripe avocado
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocado and mix in the lime juice until smooth.
3. Add the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and cumin to the egg yolks. Mix until creamy and well combined.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Fill each egg white half with the avocado and lime mixture.
6. Garnish with lime zest.
7. Refrigerate until serving.
Recipes reprinted with permission courtesy of Braswell Family Farms.
