What difference would it make if I substituted onion powder for chopped onions in this Deviled Eggs recipe?

Question

12 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
paprika, for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Answer 1

It would be fine but I wouldn't put 1/4 cup of onion powder. Put a little at a time until you are satisfied with the flavor. Adding small amounts will also help assure it dissolves and won't be gritty. You could also omit the onion. I find not everyone likes the flavor of onion and it's easy to please all if you leave it out.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I never use chopped onion in mine. Can't stand the texture. But as far as flavor goes use the onion powder, it will be fine.

I just made mine, I never mix or measure anything, nor follow a recipe.

I add miracle whip, garlic salt, pepper and mustard to taste, when it is the taste I want, I fill my eggs. I also make my filling in my food processor. Very easy.
Today I did try something new, instead of regular yellow mustard I used a bit of a horseradish mustard, very good!
I take these everywhere and never have any left and get compliments galore.

Answer 4

it would be fine... I usually grate my onion for deviled eggs or potato salad, rather than finely chop it. I'd just use about 1 tsp. of onion powder. (if you use onion salt, back down on the salt elsewhere in the recipe.)

Answer 5

Fresh onion would taste better, but you have to use powdered, go easy. Like dried herbs, powdered onion is more potent than fresh.

Answer 6

the difference is only texture and of course personal preference
I myself use no onions,onion powder,or minced onions in my deviled eggs

Answer 7

I wouldn't use either....onions in eggs taste nasty.