Description
These Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, combining the flavors of jalapeño poppers with creamy deviled eggs. Perfect for parties or a flavorful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
Filling:
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika for garnish (optional)
- Sliced jalapeño or extra bacon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil and Prepare Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then let sit for 10–12 minutes. Peel and slice in half lengthwise.
- Make Filling: Mash yolks with cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in jalapeño, bacon, and cheddar.
- Fill Eggs: Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites. Garnish with paprika, bacon, or jalapeño.
- Serve: Chill before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, leave jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce.
- Eggs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- 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
