Description

Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs are a spicy and creamy twist on the classic appetizer. These deviled eggs feature a luscious filling made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, mixed with crumbled bacon, pickled jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese for a perfect balance of heat and smoky flavor. Garnished with chives and paprika, they make a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer ideal for game days, parties, or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Eggs and Filling

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

2 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish (Optional)

Chopped chives or parsley
Paprika

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Instructions

Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pan and remove it from heat. Let the eggs sit for 10–12 minutes to cook through.
Cool and peel: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and cool them down completely. Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs to remove the shells.
Prepare the eggs: Slice each egg in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks. Place the yolks into a mixing bowl.
Make the filling: Mash the yolks with cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add mix-ins: Fold in the cooked bacon, finely chopped pickled jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly into the yolk mixture.
Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the creamy filling back into the hollowed egg white halves, distributing evenly.
Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the filled eggs with chopped chives or parsley and a light sprinkle of paprika. Serve the deviled eggs chilled for best flavor.

Notes

Adjust heat level by adding more or fewer jalapeños, or swap pickled for fresh jalapeños to increase spice.
For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika or add a pinch of chipotle powder to the filling.
These deviled eggs work great for game day, holiday gatherings, or as party appetizers.
Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
Calories: 90
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg