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Savory Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs Recipe Easy Homemade Appetizer

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A quick and easy recipe for deviled eggs with a creamy yolk filling, smoky bacon, spicy jalapeño, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and cooled
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water about an inch above the eggs. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan and remove it from heat. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the hot water and immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay 3 slices of bacon on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy. Remove and let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
  4. Remove seeds from 1 jalapeño (or leave some for more heat). Finely dice. Chop 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions.
  5. Gently tap each egg to crack the shell and peel under running water. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks into a mixing bowl.
  6. Mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, diced jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy but still slightly textured.
  7. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, mounding it slightly.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and smoked paprika evenly over the filled eggs. Add chopped chives for a fresh pop of color.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and filling set slightly.

Notes

Use the off-heat method to boil eggs to avoid overcooking and greenish yolks. Baking bacon on a wire rack yields crispier bacon with less mess. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. For smoother filling, blend yolks with mayo but keep some texture for best taste. Store deviled eggs refrigerated up to 3 days; assemble just before serving to keep whites fresh.

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