These Bacon Deviled Eggs are not your typical deviled eggs. It takes a classic deviled egg recipe to a yummier and whole new level, and it so good it’s hard to stop at one!
Bacon deviled eggs are hard boiled eggs filled with yolk mixture made with bacon, sweet pickled relish, yellow mustard, and lots of yummy spices. They make great appetizers for parties, showers, game day, holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.
Looking for more appetizer recipes? These are some of my favorites as well: Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, Cranberry Meatballs and Crispy Baked Potato Skins!
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
I thought I love deviled eggs, until I had bacon deviled eggs. That’s when I realize my love for deviled eggs pale in comparison to my true love for bacon deviled eggs. 😉
Sure, deviled eggs are taste and flavorful, but deviled eggs with bacon takes flavor to a whole new level – all thanks to this simple yet life-changing ingredient called bacon.
Bacon brings about a smoky flavor to the deviled eggs, and contribute to a richer, deeper and more complex taste. The bacon grease that accompanies it sure helps in the flavor department too!
For our bacon deviled eggs, we are combining the egg yolk filling with bacon, sweet pickled relish, paprika, and mustard to bring together a crazy flavorful mixture that pairs beautifully with the boiled egg white.
Whenever I make them, almost without fail, everyone always compliments these bacon deviled eggs…even those who typically don’t love deviled eggs!
In addition to being delicious, Bacon deviled eggs is also such a budget-friendly appetizer/ snack/ finger food. It’s an easy way to make something impressive without breaking the bank.
I also love making them for my Easter festivities! In addition to the classic Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies and Chocolate Hot Cross Buns, bacon deviled eggs are my go to Easter-theme foods that I love to make.
Ingredients
Let’s first talk about the pantry-friendly, budget-friendly, tummy-friendly (because everyone’s tummies will love it!) ingredients that go into these bacon deviled eggs:
- Eggs – the primary ingredient!
- Bacon – to make this even easier and faster, use bacon crumbles!
- Mayonnaise – you can use avocado mayo or any of your favorite mayo as well.
- Yellow mustard – dijon mustard works as well.
- Paprika – smoked paprika works as well.
- Sweet pickled relish – this comes in a jar and brings a lot of yummy flavors to the bacon deviled eggs, plus adds texture. Some deviled eggs recipes use vinegar but I love the additional salty sweet flavor this brings.
- Chives – chopped into small pieces for more texture. Green onions are a good substitute.
- Salt and black pepper – to further bring out the flavors!
How to make it
Don’t be fooled by appearances – bacon deviled eggs are fairly easy to make and definitely super budget friendly compared to buying it ready-made.
So without further delay…let’s make some deviled eggs with bacon!
Step 1: Make Hard-Boiled Eggs
The first thing you’ll need to do is to boil the eggs. To make hard-boiled eggs, you will need to bring water to a boil and then cook the eggs for 9-10 minutes so the yolks are no longer runny.
Always bring the water to a boil in a pot first before gentle submerging the eggs into boiling water and boil for 9-10 minutes.
I also recommend using a spoon to gently place eggs into boiling water. This will prevent the eggs from hitting the bottom of the pot and cracking open.
When eggs are done, drain hot water and place them in ice water so they cool and stop cooking. This will also make it easier to peel the eggs.
Step 2: Make the Yolk Mixture
Peel the eggs then slice the eggs into half and dig out the yolks.
Place all the yolks into a bowl.
As we mentioned, bacon is a key ingredient. You can use store-bought bacon bits/crumbles, or bake/panfry your bacon and then cutting them into pieces.
There is nothing like making your bacon fresh, but the store bought bacon bits really does speed up the whole process.
To make bacon, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Then bake for 14-18 minutes. Check at the 14 minute mark because ovens and the thickness of bacon vary. From there, you can determine if you need to cook the bacon for a longer time.
When bacon is done, chop them up into small pieces.
Smash yolks with a fork to remove all the clumps. Then combine yolk, bacon bits, mayonnaise, sweet pickled relish, yellow mustard, salt and pepper.
Step 3: Put It All Together
Once the yolk mixture is combined, you can scoop them back into the eggs that are halved.
Or if you want to be a tad bit fancier and make your deviled eggs look prettier:
- Cut the corner of a zip lock bag and push the yolk mixture through the hole in the zip lock bag into the egg.
- Use piping bag and tips to push the yolk mixture out and create lovely designs on the egg halves.
Last, but certainly not the least, garnish with smoked paprika, chives and more bacon bits.
And just like that, you’ve got your delicious bacon deviled eggs! It truly is such a satisfying and delicious appetizer, snack, and finger food.
Make ahead instructions
Bacon deviled eggs can be made ahead of time, which is one of the reasons why they make such a great party dish. Make them ahead of time, leave it in the refrigerator, and serve it whenever you are ready.
Another reason for being a great party dish? They also do not need to be heated up and can be served cold, at room temperature etc. And they can left at room temperature for a while without tasting or looking different.
Make your deviled eggs up to 1-2 days ahead of time, and store in sealed container in the refrigerator.
I like to leave the garnishes out and only add that when I am serving, but you can go ahead and add the garnishes if you’d like. Chives, smoked paprika, and yes…more bacon. 🙂
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips to note when making bacon deviled eggs:
- Used prepared bacon: Use store-bought crumbled bacon bits instead of cooking bacon if you want to make this a quicker process.
- Cool the eggs faster: If you want to speed up the cooling process of the boiled eggs, run it under cold water or submerge eggs in cold or ice water before peeling.
- Easy peel-y: Cooled eggs are a lot easier to peel. They are stiffer and the egg whites don’t break apart as easily when you peel them. Consider boiling the eggs ahead of time and letting them cool in the refrigerator.
- Healthy options: For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt as a substitute for mayonnaise which will still add creaminess without the extra calories.
- Add some kick: Add diced jalapenos, hot sauce, or chipotle powder to give your eggs an extra punch of flavor.
- Garnish variety: Instead of using only paprika and chives, try garnishing your deviled eggs with other herbs, diced tomatoes, or shredded cheese for added taste and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, using pre-cooked bacon can save time and effort! Get bacon bits from the store, or if needed, chop or crumble into smaller pieces.
Freezing bacon deviled eggs is not recommended as the texture of the egg whites and filling can change upon thawing.
Bacon deviled eggs make a wonderful appetizer or side dish and pair well with grilled meats, charcuterie boards, or an assortment of finger foods at parties and gatherings. You can also use them in cobb salads instead of just plain boiled eggs. Lastly, they are also a great addition to brunch menus.
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- Bacon Wrapped Dates with Pineapple
- Cheesy Garlic Rolls
- Easy Cheesy Potato Wedges
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet pickled relish
- 2-3 tbsp bacon bits plus more for garnish
- 1/4 tsp yellow mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- smoked paprika garnish
- chives (sliced) garnish
Instructions
- If you are making the bacon, preheat oven at 425°F and cook bacon in the oven for 14-18 minutes. Check at the 14 minute mark to see if you need to cook bacon further. When bacon is done, chop bacon into bacon bits. Optional: save some bacon bits as garnish for later. Alternatively, use crumbled bacon bits instead of cooking bacon as a shortcut.
- Bring water to boil in a pot. Once water is boiling, gently submerge eggs into water (use a spoon to bring each egg into water). Cook eggs for 9-10 minutes. Drain hot water, and fill pot with cold water for a couple of minutes to cool the eggs. Drain cold water. (See Note 1)
- Peel the egg shell from the eggs. Cut eggs into half.
- Remove yolk and bring yolk to a bowl. Smash egg yolk to remove all the clumps. Then add mayonnaise, sweet pickled relish, bacon bits, yellow mustard, and salt and pepper. Combine well.
- Slit a small slit on the corner of a zip lock bag. Add yolk mixture to zip lock bag. Push mixture out through the hole in zip lock bag into egg. Alternatively, you can scoop mixture directly onto egg using a small spoon.
- Garnish with smoked paprika, additional bacon bits and chives.
- Serve and enjoy!
Unpopular opinion, I don’t like bacon. However, I made these for a family gathering and could NOT stop eating them! They are so good!
I’m so glad!!!!