Description
A spicy American appetizer with creamy mashed egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and jalapeños, topped with crumbled cheddar and crispy turkey bacon for a tangy-crispy bite. Perfect for gatherings or lunch.
Ingredients
8 large hard-boiled eggs
½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
¼ cup crumbled cheddar cheese
2 slices crispy turkey bacon, crumbled
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Crack 8 large eggs into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 8 minutes
Transfer eggs to an ice bath. Peel once fully cooled
Dice 2-3 jalapeños and sauté briefly for aroma
In a bowl, mash the egg yolks. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth
Incorporate sautéed jalapeños, crumbled cheddar, and paprika. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper
Fill peeled egg halves with the yolk mixture
Top each half with crumbled turkey bacon and a dusting of paprika
Notes
Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat
Use full-fat mayonnaise for best texture
To make vegetarian: omit turkey bacon and use vegan mayo
Halal note: recipe is naturally halal-compliant as turkey bacon is used instead of pork
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 600mg