Mama’s Deviled Eggs Recipe
Classic Mama’s Deviled Eggs recipe featuring creamy, tangy egg yolk filling enhanced with crispy bacon and a touch of smoked paprika. Perfect as a savory appetizer or party snack, these deviled eggs balance smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors for a delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Eggs and Filling
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 small onion, minced finely
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Bacon
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Boil and prepare eggs: Place the 12 large eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for about 10-12 minutes until hard boiled. Remove eggs, cool in ice water, then peel. Cut each egg lengthwise and transfer the yolks into a large mixing bowl, laying the egg whites on a serving dish and set aside.
- Prepare the fillings: Mince the small onion into very fine pieces. Fry the 6 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until extra crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease, let cool, then crush or crumble into small pieces.
- Mix the filling: Mash the egg yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add the minced onions and crispy bacon crumbles to the yolks. Then stir in the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust salt levels if needed.
- Fill the egg whites: There are two methods to fill the egg whites: scoop the yolk mixture directly from the bowl with a spoon into each egg white half, or transfer the yolk mixture into a zip lock bag, cut off a corner tip, and pipe the mixture neatly into each egg white. Place the filled eggs in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best peeling results, use slightly older eggs for boiling.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your spice preference.
- Using smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor complementing the bacon.
- Serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
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