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Creamy Deviled Eggs Recipe with Crispy Bacon and Fresh Chives

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A quick and easy deviled eggs recipe featuring a creamy yolk filling with crispy bacon and fresh chives, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt (kosher salt preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy, drained, and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a large pot. Cover with cold water about an inch above the eggs. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 12 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking gently.
  3. Drain hot water and transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool for at least 5 minutes. Peel the eggs under running water to remove shells easily.
  4. While eggs cool, fry 4 slices of bacon over medium heat in a frying pan until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  5. Slice peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out yolks into a mixing bowl and set whites aside on a serving plate.
  6. Mash yolks smoothly with a fork or potato masher. Add 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined. Add a teaspoon of water or extra mayo if too thick.
  7. Fold in most of the crumbled bacon and chopped chives, reserving a small pinch of each for garnish.
  8. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, filling them generously but neatly.
  9. Garnish with reserved bacon and chives. Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of smoked paprika for color and subtle warmth.
  10. Refrigerate the filled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and filling firm up slightly.

Notes

Use a kitchen timer to avoid overcooking eggs which causes a greenish ring and chalky yolks. Peel eggs under running water to remove shell bits easily. For extra silky filling, add a teaspoon of cream cheese or sour cream but avoid overmixing. Refrigerate filled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers keep up to 2 days in the refrigerator but avoid freezing.

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