Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Deviled Eggs

Deeply caramelized onion and sharp cheddar filling topped with a golden crispy onion ring — two completely different expressions of onion in one egg.

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• 12 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sharp cheddar, very finely grated
• 3 tablespoons deeply caramelized onion, finely chopped (from 2 large onions)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings
• ½ cup seasoned flour (salt, pepper, paprika)
• Neutral oil for frying
• Caramelized onion, shaved cheddar, fresh thyme, flaky salt for garnish

Instructions

1. Caramelize onions: cook sliced onions in butter over medium-low heat for 45–60 minutes until deeply golden and jammy. Cannot be rushed. Season with salt, cool, and chop finely.
2. Make crispy onion rings: dredge thin rings in seasoned flour. Fry in neutral oil at 375°F until deeply golden and crispy. Drain.
3. Mash yolks smooth. Beat in cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, caramelized onion, Dijon, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
4. Pipe into whites. Top with crispy onion ring, caramelized onion, shaved cheddar, fresh thyme, and flaky salt.

Tips

• The caramelized onion cannot be rushed — plan for a full hour.
• You get two completely different expressions of onion in one egg: caramelized inside, crispy fried on top.
• Sharp cheddar over mild — you want the cheddar to be a flavor, not just a texture.