Can You Freeze Devilled Eggs?

Devilled Eggs are hard boiled eggs that have been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a paste made from the egg yolks mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard.

It can be so easy to make too many of them, so you may be wondering if you can freeze any leftovers or indeed if you can freeze them so that you can make them ahead of time?

How to Freeze Devilled Eggs

Freezing devilled eggs is not common but it can be done, which makes your life easier if you’re cooking for a party or needing to preserve leftovers.

However, it is not recommended to freeze the egg whites, you should freeze only the devilled constituent part of the devilled eggs. This is because there is just no way you will be able to save the egg whites without the flavour and texture changing once they are defrosted and reheated. 

Here’s how to freeze them with success:

1. Make Filling
   Make your favourite devilled eggs filling mixture and leave to cool.
2. Spoon Into Bags
   Once your mixture has cooled, spoon it into freezer safe bags and squeeze as much air as possible out of the bags to allow for expansion.
3. Seal
   Ensure that the bags are sealed well, maintaining an airtight environment in the bag for the egg mixture.
4. Cover
   For long-term storage, wrap the freezer bag with aluminum foil for added protection. If you do not have aluminum foil, you can use an extra freezer bag or a heavy-duty bag.
5. Label and Freeze
   Label the bag and add the date of freezing and then slide into the freezer, keeping the bags flat for best results. 

If you want to freeze leftover devilled eggs, just get a spoon and a resealable freezer bag. Spoon out the egg mixture from each devilled egg and place it inside the bag.

Once the egg mixture has been collected, give the filling a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are combined together. Then, seal the freezer bag and refer to the steps above on how to then freeze the egg mixture.

3 Tips for Freezing Devilled Eggs

Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing devilled eggs to have the best results:

Do Not Freeze the Egg White
The whites are particularly prone to turning gummy and slimy once thawed and reheated. They may even become watery during the freezing process, so just freeze the yolk mixture. 

Use the Freezer Bag as a Piping Bag
If you have frozen your mixture in a freezer bag and then let it defrost in warm water, you can simply snip off the corner of the bag and use it to then pipe your defrosted mixture into boiled eggs. 

Make Sure It’s Cool
It is vital to allow the egg mixtures to cool properly before freezing. This is because the steam emitted from the warm mixture could condense on the top of the container and drip back down onto the egg mixture.

This will create a lot of excess moisture in the mixture, which is the number one culprit for freezer burn. 

How Long Can You Freeze Devilled Eggs?

Eggs or any food item with eggs in them are a tricky one to freeze. By freezing the devilled egg mixture, you can extend its shelf life by up to 3 weeks. You must use the mixture within this time period otherwise you are at risk of the eggs going bad. 

You Can Freeze Devilled Eggs for up to 3 Weeks

How Do You Defrost Devilled Eggs?

Thankfully, defrosting devilled egg mixture is far easier than freezing it. Simply remove the bag from the freezer and leave it to thaw in the fridge overnight.

It is important not to leave this mixture to thaw at room temperature as this could lead the eggs to go runny or turn bad. 

Once the egg mixture has thawed and is soft, you can reheat this in the microwave. The best way to do this is to spoon the mixture onto a microwave-safe plate, place a cup of water in the microwave along with the plate and then reheat for a few minutes. The cup of water will ensure that the egg mixture does not dry out. 

Alternatively, you could also place the bag of the mixture into a bowl of boiling water and allow it to soak for 10-15 minutes. 

Can You Refreeze Devilled Eggs?

No, you cannot refreeze devilled eggs. Never refreeze thawed eggs. They can very easily give you food poisoning as the temperature changes allow harmful bacteria to grow. This process can also seriously alter the taste and texture of the devilled eggs.

Do Devilled Eggs Freeze Well?

Whilst it is not ideal to freeze devilled eggs, if you have to, the egg mixture can be preserved well provided that no moisture gets to it. With some practice, it is possible for you to make a large batch and not worry about the leftovers!