Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs: 12 Party Winners
Elevate your party with these upgraded Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs. They’re a flavorful twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for impressing your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 deviled egg halves
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain hot water and immediately fill the pan with ice water. Let eggs cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop the yolks into a medium bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the yolks. Mash with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with fresh chives.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
Notes
- For perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, do not overcook.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your desired consistency.
- You can add a pinch of paprika for extra color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg