Greek Yogurt Power Deviled Eggs
High-protein deviled eggs with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. 28g protein per serving. Easy meal prep snack.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, small curd
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 large green olives, finely minced
Instructions
- 1
Place all 12 eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch.
- 2
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately remove from heat and cover the pot with a lid.
- 3
Let the eggs sit undisturbed for exactly 12 minutes to achieve perfectly set yolks.
- 4
Transfer the cooked eggs to an ice bath (bowl filled with ice and cold water) and let them chill for at least 5 minutes until completely cool.
- 5
Gently crack and peel each egg under cool running water, starting from the wider end where the air pocket makes separation easier.
- 6
Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yolks into a small mixing bowl, leaving the whites intact on a serving platter.
- 7
Combine the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in the bowl with the yolks.
- 8
Blend the filling with a fork until completely smooth and creamy, breaking down any lumps in the cottage cheese, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Fold in the fresh chives, roasted red peppers, and minced green olives until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 10
Taste the filling and adjust seasoning with kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- 11
Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, or spoon it carefully into each egg white cavity.
- 12
Pipe or spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of filling into each egg white half, creating an even, attractive mound.
- 13
Dust the top of each deviled egg with additional smoked paprika and a tiny pinch of cayenne for visual appeal and extra flavor.
- 14
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up slightly.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Greek yogurt and cottage cheese filling | Greek yogurt mixed with collagen peptides (add 2 tbsp unflavored collagen) | Collagen adds another 11g of protein per serving without changing the creamy texture, plus supports joint and gut health |
| Dijon mustard | whole grain mustard with added sriracha (1 tbsp mustard + 1 tsp sriracha) | Adds depth and heat while maintaining the tangy profile without changing nutritional content |
| Fresh chives and roasted red peppers | crispy bacon bits (2 tbsp) plus diced fresh dill (1 tbsp) | Bacon adds 3g extra protein per serving and brings smoky richness; dill provides fresh herbaceous notes without extra calories |
| Green olives | capers (1 tbsp) plus a tiny pinch of Old Bay seasoning | Capers provide briny complexity and virtually no calories; Old Bay adds coastal flavor depth |
| Plain Greek yogurt | Icelandic skyr (same quantity) | Skyr has even higher protein density (20g per 7oz serving vs 17g for Greek yogurt) and slightly creamier texture |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 168 |
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 280mg |
| Sodium | 385mg |
| Carbohydrates | 3g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 28g |
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