Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs (Printable Version)

Tangy eggs stuffed with jalapeño, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar for a bold appetizer bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ 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 (plus extra for garnish)
08 - 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and allow the eggs to sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain eggs and transfer to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel and slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
03 - Carefully remove the yolks and set the egg whites aside on a serving platter.
04 - Mash yolks in a mixing bowl using a fork. Incorporate cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, diced jalapeño, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Mix until the filling is smooth and homogeneous. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Spoon or pipe the prepared filling evenly into the hollowed egg white halves.
06 - Top eggs with additional diced jalapeño, bacon, and chives if desired.
07 - Refrigerate until serving. Serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These deviled eggs deliver a spicy kick and creamy texture that turn any gathering into something more lively.
  • Whenever I serve them, their smoky bacon and sharp cheddar filling is what everyone asks about first.
02 -
  • If you rush peeling warm eggs, you’ll lose smooth whites—and the filling won’t cover up broken shells.
  • Adding cream cheese before fully mashing the yolks prevents lumps and creates a silky texture throughout.
03 -
  • Let eggs rest in an ice bath for easy peeling and fewer torn whites.
  • Pipe instead of spooning the filling if you want impressively shaped deviled eggs.
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