Bold deviled eggs with jalapeño, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar. Spicy, creamy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
# Components:
→ Filling
02 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon chives or green onions, finely sliced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method steps:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain eggs and transfer to an ice bath until fully cooled. Peel eggs and slice lengthwise.
03 - Carefully separate yolks from whites and place yolks in a mixing bowl. Arrange whites on a serving platter.
04 - Mash yolks with a fork. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, diced jalapeño, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Mix until smooth and homogeneous. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
05 - Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves, distributing evenly.
06 - Top with additional diced jalapeño, bacon, and chives if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
