How To Make Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
Bacon, jalapeno deviled eggs are the perfect twist on the southern classic staple. With a quick jalapeno pimento cheese as the base, simply boil your eggs and serve this tasty and spicy appetizer!
Ingredients
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs Ingredients
- 6 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise + more if needed
- ¼ cup Cream Cheese softened
- 2 oz Pimento
- 2 medium Jalapeno 1 thinly sliced in rounds, 1 small diced
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup Bacon Bits reserve some for topping
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
- Begin by shredding the cheddar cheese.
- Finely chop the jalapeno and remove seeds for less heat.
- Measure the mayo, cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire Sauce, sugar and pimentos.
- In a large bowl perfect for mixing, add the cheddar cheese. Finally, add in the additional ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Using a spatula or even clean hands, mix the spicy pimento cheese spread until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Set aside until further use.
How to Boil Eggs + Deviled Egg Preparation
- Gently place eggs in a shallow pot.
- Fill the pot with water, covering eggs and once eggs begin to boil, turn off heat and cover for 15-20 minutes.
- Peel eggs, slice in half and in a medium sized bowl, add egg yolks. Place halved egg whites on paper towels to dry.
How to Plate Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- Grab the prepared pimento cheese.
- In the same bowl, add the reserved egg yolks.
- Begin mixing the jalapeno pimento cheese with the egg's yolks ensuring the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Add more mayo if creamier texture is desired. (add one tablespoon at a time)
- Add more salt, pepper or garlic powder as needed or more jalapenos for additional spice.
- Once desired texture and taste is reached, begin filling the egg white halves with ½ tablespoon of the mixture.
- Repeat steps until all egg white halves are full.
- Lastly, garnish each deviled egg with crumbled bacon and sliced jalapeno.
- Serve and enjoy!