Description
Spicy jalapeño popper deviled eggs blend creamy comfort with zesty Mexican-inspired flair. Bold flavors and rich textures create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Hard-boil eggs by submerging in cold water, bringing to a rolling boil, then removing from heat and letting rest for 12 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath to halt cooking process.
- Carefully peel eggs under cool running water, ensuring smooth surface without tearing egg whites.
- Slice eggs precisely in half lengthwise, gently removing golden yolks into a clean mixing bowl.
- Combine crumbled crispy bacon, finely diced jalapenos, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper with egg yolks. Whisk mixture until consistently smooth and creamy.
- Transfer yolk mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to elegantly fill each egg white cavity, creating attractive rounded peaks.
- Sprinkle additional crispy bacon fragments and thinly sliced green onions across filled eggs for enhanced visual appeal and complementary texture.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set. Serve chilled as an appetizing party snack or potluck contribution.
Notes
- Choose room temperature eggs to prevent cracking and ensure even cooking when boiling.
- Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and roll to create small cracks, making peeling much easier after cooling.
- Pat egg whites dry with paper towels before filling to help the creamy mixture adhere better and create a neater presentation.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese and use turkey bacon to reduce overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg