This $2.79 Trader Joe’s Find Is My Secret To Better Deviled Eggs

Just when I thought there was not a single new way to improve upon the deviled egg—we’ve created dozens upon dozens of them, afterall—Trader Joe’s surprises me again. The grocery store’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce may look unassuming in its little glass jar, but it packs a powerful punch of flavor that works so well in a deviled egg filling. 

Why I Love Trader Joe’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce

Classic deviled eggs don’t require a lot of ingredients, but you do have to get out the mayo and mustard, plus relish and any other stir-ins you like in your filling. This product can replace all of those things. The base of the sauce is mustard, but the aioli cuts through its tangy, pungent flavor to create a balanced dijonnaise. A hint of garlic—not too little or too much—adds a little kick, and makes the sauce more interesting. To my taste, the sauce is salty enough that I don’t even need to add extra seasoning to the deviled egg filling, although you might want to add an extra dash or salt or pepper, or the classic garnish of paprika. 

More Tasty Ways To Use It

Like me, you’ll probably find yourself pulling this jar out of the refrigerator all the time. It’s equally good stirred into egg salad and tuna salad, spread on sandwiches and burgers, or whisked into a vinaigrette. I have also combined it with a few herbs and spices and used it as a rub for roasted chicken and pork. I also imagine it would also make a lovely dressing for any cold, mayo-based salad, like potato or macaroni.