Find out if these appetizers will survive the chill or thaw to a mushy mess.
Deviled eggs are always at the top of the list (especially in the South!
From a food safety perspective, freezing and defrosting deviled eggs is low-risk.
Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
But chefs do not recommend freezing deviled eggs.
The freezing process will take a toll on the texture of the egg whites and the yolk filling alike.
This toughening causes the moisture to be pressed out, and when defrosted, they become wet.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
As for the yolk mixture, they can become grainy.
Fortunately, its very possible to prep deviled eggs in advance without resorting to the freezer.
The eggs and filling will last for up to one week in your fridge, if kept carefully wrapped.
