“If I wanted to bring a large number of deviled eggs, but I didn’t want to share them with anyone else, can you guarantee fridge space?” - Ron Swanson
Deviled eggs have always been a favorite for my family to enjoy during a gathering, whether it is at a backyard BBQ or during the holidays, it’s a must have. My mom taught me how to make deviled eggs when I was younger, and over the past couple of years I’ve tweaked this recipe just a little.
This new spin on a family classic has crumbled bacon on top! If you are not a huge fan of pork, feel free to omit the protein - it is just as good without it. Check out the super easy recipe below!
What You’ll Need:
6 large eggs
1/4 of mayonnaise
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoon of Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning
a pinch of sea salt
5 pieces of thick-cut bacon, for garnish
smoked paprika, for garnish
red pepper, for garnish
Instructions:
STEP 1: Fry 5 pieces of thick-cut bacon in a medium-high heat pan. Once each piece has a nice sear on it, remove from pan to a stack of paper towels so excess grease can be drained. Let the bacon cool, and chop each slice into small bits.
STEP 2: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with enough water. Ensure that your heat is on high until water begins to boil. Then turn the heat to low, and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes, then transfer eggs into a bowl of ice water.
Pro Tip: Placing your eggs into a bowl of ice water will make it much easier to remove the shell from each egg.
STEP 3: Gently crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove each yolk into a medium bowl. Place the egg whites on a serving platter.
STEP 4: Mash the yolks into a crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, seasonings, and mix well with a spoon.
STEP 5: Evenly add teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Then, garnish with bacon bits, paprika, and red pepper.
Pro Tip: The red pepper garnish adds a little kick to even out the salt component from the bacon. If you are not a fan of spice, feel free to omit this option!
STEP 6: Enjoy!
XO, Analise