Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs offer a spicy and creamy twist on the classic deviled eggs. These appetizers combine the heat of jalapenos with the richness of cream cheese and bacon for a flavorful bite.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes plus chilling time
Yield:24 halves 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 large eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2–3 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped cooked bacon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs.
Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks and place them in a medium bowl.
Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter.
Mash the egg yolks with a fork. Add mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, chopped pickled jalapenos, cooked bacon, and garlic powder.
Mix until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a small piece of jalapeno on each deviled egg.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving your Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs.
Notes
For a smoother filling, you can use a hand mixer or food processor.
Adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the spiciness of your Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs.
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
Cooked bacon can be substituted with pre-cooked bacon bits.