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Spicy Deviled Eggs
Spicy deviled eggs are simple to make for a holiday appetizer, game day food or potluck. Save time by making this recipe up to 5 days ahead!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 oz chorizo casing removed
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil or other cooking oil
- 8 hard boiled eggs
- 1 tbsp reserved chorizo oil (See Instructions, step 1)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp chili seasoning
- 1/2 garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chives chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat add cooking oil and chorizo. Cook until browned and crispy. Reserve one tablespoon of oil from pan, discard any remaining, and transfer chorizo to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
- Slice each hard boiled egg in half and use a small spoon to gently remove the cooked yolk. Set the egg whites on a serving tray.
- To a mixing bowl or food processor, add egg yolks, reserved tablespoon of chorizo oil, one half of cooked chorizo, and remaining filling ingredients except for chives. Use mixing spatula or food processor to combine until creamy.
- Using a rubber spatula, transfer the deviled egg filling to a piping bag fitted with small star tip, or use a food storage bag with one corner snipped off. Evenly distribute the egg yolk mixture inside each egg white. Top with remaining crispy chorizo and chopped chives.
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Notes
- Nutrition shown is for 2 deviled egg halves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
389IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.