Deviled Eggs W/ Bacon Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Eggs

   Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, remove it from the heat, and let it sit for 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Cool and Peel

   After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Make the Filling

   Remove the yolks from the egg halves and place them in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork, then add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Cook the Bacon

   While the eggs are cooling, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled.

5. 5

   Assemble the Deviled Eggs

   Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

6. 6

   Serve

   Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.