Spicy Deviled Eggs Recipe with Bacon and Jalapeno
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Spicy Deviled Eggs Recipe with Bacon and Jalapeno
Description
Spicy Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Jalapeno feature hard-boiled eggs halved and filled with a creamy mixture made from their yolks and complementary ingredients. The filling includes cream cheese and mayonnaise for smoothness, enriched by the savory bite of crispy minced bacon. Minced jalapeno and garlic are cooked briefly to bring out their aroma and then blended into the filling, along with spicy brown mustard, sriracha, and cayenne pepper, which lend a layered heat and tang. The eggs are garnished with additional bacon and sliced jalapeno for contrast in texture and presentation.
The cooking method involves preparing bacon until crispy in a pan and reserving some rendered fat to sauté minced jalapeno and garlic briefly, which mellows their sharpness and enhances the flavor profile. Mashing the filling ingredients together creates a uniform, creamy consistency suitable for spooning or piping into the egg whites.
These deviled eggs serve twelve pieces, making them suitable for parties or family snacks. Their smoky and spicy elements make them a distinct variation on standard deviled eggs. They can be served chilled directly after filling and garnishing, providing a balance of creamy, spicy, and smoky tastes in each bite.
Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon minced
- 2 jalapeno pepper one minced, the other sliced for garnish
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 6 egg hard boiled
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons brown mustard spicy
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or use your favorite hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
FOR GARNISH: Extra crumbled bacon, sliced jalapeno, spicy chili flakes and/or extra cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and cook the bacon about 5 minutes, until it is nice and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve a bit of the bacon grease in the pan and reserve enough cooked bacon to use for garnish.
- Add the minced jalapeno pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic. Remove from heat.
- Slice the hard boiled eggs in half. Remove the yolks and add them to a large bowl along with the cooked bacon, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cream cheese, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, sriracha (or hot sauce), cayenne pepper and a bit of salt and pepper.
- Mash the mixture with a fork, then stir it up until it is nice and creamy. You can also use a hand mixer for this.
- Spoon the spicy deviled egg filling into the halved egg whites.
- Garnish with bacon, jalapeno slices, spicy chili flakes and/or extra cayenne pepper.
Notes
- This recipe yields 12 deviled eggs, suitable for sharing or parties.
- Bacon adds smokiness and texture, so ensure it is cooked crisp and drained properly before mixing.
- The dish is gluten free, fitting gluten-sensitive dietary needs.
- Use fresh jalapenos and adjust heat levels according to preference by varying the amount of spicy ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12deviled eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 253IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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