Ham and Cheese Deviled Eggs
Whether you want to jazz up your brunch menu or you’re looking for an impressive appetizer, these Ham and Cheese Deviled Eggs are next level impressive and delicious.
This recipe is a fun twist on a ham egg and cheese sandwich, minus the bread. Served up in deviled egg form these tasty bites are easy to eat, loaded with protein and absolutely beautiful! I can guarantee they won’t last long.
Looking for more appetizer recipes? Try my Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, or my Salami Boursin Cheese Cups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Impressive. These deviled eggs are sure to impress your friends and family. The crispy cheese tastes amazing with the soft deviled egg filling and rolled black forest ham. They’re a showstopper for sure.
Easy to eat. Who doesn’t love an appetizer that’s beautiful and easy to eat. Simply pick these deviled eggs up with your hand and enjoy! Finger food at its finest.
Easy to make and transport. You only need a few simple ingredients to make these deviled eggs! Loaded with flavor they will be a hit. Plus, you can easily transport them to any event.
Recipe Ingredients
- Eggs – You’ll need hard-boiled eggs for this recipe. Option to boil them yourself or buy the already peeled hard-boiled eggs to save some time.
- Mayonnaise – This recipe calls for mayonnaise.
- Dijon Mustard – you’ll need Dijon mustard for this recipe.
- Hot Sauce – This recipe calls for a few shakes of hot sauce. I like using Tabasco the best.
- Seasoning – Season the deviled egg filling with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Cheese – This recipe calls for shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Ham – This recipe calls for black forest ham. Black forest ham has a distinctive dark rim that lines the ham. Not only is it beautiful it has the best flavor in this recipe. Slice the ham in half and roll it up.
Variations
- Swap the hot sauce. Not a fan of spice, no worries! You can omit the hot sauce all together.
- Garnish with chives. For an elegant flare, try adding some chopped chives or micro-greens as a garnish.
Expert Tips
- Save time peeling eggs by buying pre peeled hard-boiled eggs from the store.
- Use a piping bag or cut the end from a Ziplock bag to pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
- Use a fork or thin spatula to get under the melted cheese for easy flipping.
How to Make
Step 1: Boil and peel the eggs according to the instructions below.
Step 2: Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, so you have 12 halves. Separate the yolks from the whites.
Step 3: Add the yolks, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard kosher salt and cracked black pepper to a bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Step 4: Pipe the filling.
Step 5: Gently press into the shredded cheese.
Step 6: Repeat for all eggs.
Step 7: Heat a nonstick skillet and lightly spray it with avocado oil spray. Pan sear the deviled eggs cheese side down. 30-45 seconds.
Step 8: Carefully flip and remove from the pan.
Step 9: Top with rolled black forest ham and micro-greens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best enjoyed immediately so the cheese is melted. However, you can easily cover these eggs and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy!
Use an easy to hold egg platter / carrier with lid. Try this handy Egg Platter / Carrier.
Yes! You can use this easy Egg Cooker.
Other Egg Recipes to Consider Trying
- Tuna Melt Deviled Eggs
- Grated Egg Avocado Toast
- Cheesy Deviled Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Crispy Egg Salad
- Street Corn Deviled Eggs
- Easy Cheesy Egg Bites
Ham and Cheese Deviled Eggs
Equipment
- 1 nonstick skillet
- 1 piping bag or Ziplock bad with the corner cut off
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs, slice in half and separate yolks from whites
- 2.5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- few shakes tabasco hot sauce
- pinch kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices black forest ham, cut in half and rolled
Instructions
Boil the Eggs
- Add six eggs to a pot and cover them with water. You’ll want the water to be roughly one inch above the eggs, so they are submerged. Bring to a boil.
- Once the water begins to boil, set your timer. Boil for 10-12 minutes depending on size. Place in cold water once they are cooked through. Peel once they are cool to touch and slice the eggs in half lengthwise, so you have 12 halves. Separate the yolks from the whites.Option to buy pre peeled hard-boiled eggs from the store to save some time.
Make the Filling
- Next, add the yolks, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard kosher salt and cracked black pepper to a bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Pipe the Filling
- Using a piping bag or cut off the corner of a Ziplock bag to pipe the filling to the egg white halves.
Pan Sear the Cheese
- Next, add shredded mozzarella cheese to a plate. Grab the deviled eggs one at a time and gently press them (filling side down) into the shredded mozzarella cheese. The cheese will adhere to the filling.
- Next, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. LIGHTLY spray it with avocado oil spray. Add the deviled eggs cheese side down and sear for 30-45 seconds or until the cheese is golden brown. Carefully, flip the egg and remove it from the pan. Repeat for all eggs.
Assemble
- As a final step, add the rolled black forest ham. You’ll only need a half slice of ham per egg. Roll the ham into a cone shape and place it on the crispy cheese. Top with chives or micro-greens and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Enjoy chilled or you can microwave them for 15-20 seconds to rewarm the cheese.
