Jalapeño Popper Egg Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
228 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeño Popper Egg Salad
Description
The Jalapeño Popper Egg Salad features chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with cooked and crumbled uncured bacon and pickled jalapeño peppers. A dressing made from cream cheese, mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, garlic salt, and ground black pepper holds the ingredients together, providing a creamy texture with a hint of spice. Chopped scallions contribute a fresh contrast to the rich mixture.
The eggs are carefully prepared by boiling with a splash of white vinegar and salt, then cooling before peeling, which ensures a clean and easy peel and well-cooked whites and yolks. Combining the dressing with the eggs, bacon, jalapeños, and scallions yields a salad perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature.
This salad pairs well with fresh bread or crackers, serving as a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or snack. Its smoky bacon and pickled jalapeño components create a layered flavor profile that sets it apart from a traditional egg salad.
Ingredients
- 8 egg whole
- 5 lices uncured bacon cooked and crumbled
- ⅓ cup cream cheese room temperature
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper chopped, pickled
- 1 tablespoon scallions chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
To Hard Boil the Eggs
- Add the eggs to a saucepan, with just enough cold water to cover them. Pour in a splash of white vinegar and a healthy pinch of salt.
- Set your burner to high and bring a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to a simmer and set your timer for exactly 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl with cold water and leave them in there for another 10 minutes before peeling.
- To peel, crack the egg on a solid surface, the gently roll it, cracking the shell all over then peel. Chop the eggs and add them to a large mixing bowl.
To Make the Egg Salad
- Add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, pickled jalapeño juice, garlic salt ad pepper to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the bowl with the chopped eggs, along with the chopped bacon, pickled jalapeño peppers and scallions. Mix to combine and it's ready to serve or chill in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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