Deviled eggs are one of those staples that any holiday meal wouldn't be complete without. This recipe for Jalapeno Deviled Eggs also includes bacon for an unexpected surprise that makes them totally addictive.
In our family we have a pretty cutthroat egg decorating contest the night before Easter (I'll be honest- this is an adult thing we usually end up doing after the kids have gone to bed haha) and the next day those eggs have become our deviled eggs.
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A deviled egg recipe with a twist
The way to make traditional deviled eggs is with mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish, but there are so many variations on the original recipe! In my opinion, deviled eggs look most striking when piled up with garnishes, so get crazy with it!
This variation uses pickled jalapenos in place of the pickle relish so they have the same acidity with a little added spice. I also topped them with lots of bacon because, let's be honest... Everything is better with bacon.
If you're here you agree with that statement and will love our homemade Bacon Bourbon Jam too. Another great one with our favorite friend, bacon, is Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon.
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Really, the only tricky part to making deviled eggs is the technique for boiling them. Look on Pinterest and you'll find a gazillion ways to do this. After trying most of those gazillion methods we finally settled on this one, and it works every time, without fail.
Foolproof Method for Hard Boiled Eggs
- Place the eggs carefully in a bowl of hot tap water for 8-10 minutes. This takes the chill off and reduces the chance of breakage.
- Using a pot big enough to have a single layer of eggs on the bottom, bring about 2-3" of water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium (you don't want the water boiling so hard that it bounces the eggs around on the bottom of the pot - they'll break).
- Lower the eggs into the water gently on a large spoon and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggs and put them back into the original bowl of water to cool for 10 minutes.
- Crack on counter and peel (use this method for the eggs to go on your Breakfast Charcuterie Board too).
If you've ever made deviled eggs before, the rest is pretty self-explanatory. Slice the eggs lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yokes.
Mash them together with the mayonnaise, mustard, jalapenos, salt, and pepper. Add the yolk mixture back into the whites and top with crumbled bacon, finely chopped cilantro, and paprika.
How to fill with the egg yolk mixture and keep it pretty
Just using a spoon or two (and maybe a fingertip) can get messy and it looks messy too.
For a super simple method using something you already have just fill a baggie with the yolk mixture and cut one of the corners off the bag to squeeze it through.
To get a little fancier, but still keep it easy use a disposable pastry bag with a decorating tip inserted. We love our Wilton 1-M tip for all types of applications (like decorating cupcakes), but you could choose another one out of your tip collection. Experiment with different looks!
Deviled Eggs in with another variety
If you love variations on classic deviled eggs you'll also want to try our Smoked Deviled Eggs and Garlic Herb Deviled Eggs. A platter with two choices (or more) is always a hit when you have a crowd.
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Recipe FAQs
Once prepared, deviled eggs should be stored in the refrigerator immediately. They can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
📖 Recipe
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup bacon, crumbled
- 6 eggs
- 8-10 slices picked jalapeno, minced
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a bowl of hot tap water while you bring 2-3" of water to a boil in a pot.
- Reduce heat to medium and after it stops boiling carefully lower eggs into pot with a spoon.
- Cook for 15 minutes and then place eggs back in original bowl of water.
- Wait ten minutes and then crack eggs on counter.
- Peel eggs and cut in half.
- Scoop out the egg yolks into a mixing bowl and mash. Add mayonnaise, mustard, jalapenos, salt and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and fill crevice in eggs with mixture, piping if desired.
- Garnish with paprika, crumbled bacon and cilantro.
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We hope you love this recipe for deviled eggs with bacon and will let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Stacey says
Oh my word!! I think these might be on our Easter menu! We have lots of family members who wouldn't eat them but we have others who would fight over them. 🙂
Sara says
Isn't that just how deviled eggs are?! Some people love them and some won't touch them. Of the people who love them, though, I think this will be a favorite!
Sara says
I just came across your website and I love it! These eggs looks amazing and a great way to spruce up a classic recipe-can't wait to try!
Sara says
Hi Sara! Thanks so much for stopping by and I'm glad you like the recipe!
Debbie says
Our family is having a deviled egg challenge this year, 6 of us are in the challenge including me! Your recipe is going to be my entry! Sounds like a real winner!
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Joanne @ No Plate Like Home says
These look devilishly good! Yum! Perfect for Easter to use up those colored eggs.
Pam says
Thanks, Joanne. We love them and hope you will too.
Amanda says
Love the deviled eggs
Pam says
Thank you, Amanda!
Jayne says
Two of my favor foods brought together! Like is good. Bacon and deviled eggs! thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
Pam says
Thank you, Jayne!
Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious says
Well, these look delicious! I'm pinning for later so I can make these this weekend. Delicious!
Pam says
Hope you enjoy!
Brianna says
As if deviled eggs weren't good enough you go and add bacon and jalapenos? Swoon.
Pam says
Makes them even better!
Beth says
These look so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try! My husband is going to love these!
Pam says
Thanks, Beth!
Annissa says
My hens are still laying like champs and I've been looking for some unique ways to use up the eggs. I love this twist on deviled eggs. Sound delicious and will be a nice change.
Pam says
Oh, how fun to have fresh eggs!
Dannii says
Jalapenoes make everything taste better. These look delicious.
Pam says
We agree!
Angela says
I never thought to put pickled jalapenos in deviled eggs but they came out so good. Definitely making these for Christmas.
Pam says
They are good, aren't they? Thanks Angela!
Katie says
Looks so good! Can't wait to try this one with my family.
Luci says
These deviled eggs are delicious! Love that they're topped with bacon for an added crunch. I even made your garlic herb ones too and they're delicious! Saving these for my Christmas brunch.
Pam says
Great idea! Thanks, Luci!