jalapeno bacon cheddar deviled eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 12 eggs
• 4 slices bacon
• 3 jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 red onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 pinch paprika, or as desired

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
• place bacon in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain bacon on paper towels; crumble when cool enough to handle.
• remove seeds and stems from jalapenos; mince 1 pepper and slice remaining peppers into very thin strips; set aside.
• cut eggs in half lengthwise; place yolks in a bowl. mash egg yolks with a fork; stir in minced jalapeno, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, and mustard.
• place egg whites cut-side up on a serving platter. spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and paprika.