Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

This jalapeño bacon Cheddar deviled eggs recipe is a spin on an old classic — the combination of Cheddar, bacon, and jalapeño makes everything better.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 4 slices bacon
• 3 jalapeno peppers
• 1 pinch paprika, or as desired
• 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 0.33333334326744 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 red onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from water, cool under cold running water, and peel.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble when cool.

Step 3

Remove seeds and stems from jalapeños; mince 1 pepper and slice remaining 2 peppers into 24 very thin strips; set aside.

Step 4

Cut eggs in half lengthwise; place yolks in a bowl. Mash with a fork; stir in minced jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, and mustard.

Step 5

Place egg whites, cut side up, on a serving platter. Spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves; insert pepper strip into each yolk; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and paprika.