Description
Million dollar deviled eggs elevate classic party appetizers with luxurious bacon, chives, and cream cheese. Rich flavors and creamy textures merge into an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Proteins:
- 6 hard boiled eggs (cooled and peeled)
- 2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Creamy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter (room temperature or softened)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sweet pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) mustard
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare eggs by submerging in cold water, bringing to a rolling boil for 10-12 minutes, then immediately transferring to an ice bath to halt cooking and facilitate easy peeling.
- Carefully halve each egg lengthwise, extracting yolks into a mixing bowl while preserving pristine egg white vessels.
- Transform yolks into a luscious blend by mashing with mayonnaise, incorporating pickle juice, butter, crispy bacon fragments, mustard, and seasonings until achieving a harmonious, creamy consistency.
- Employ a piping bag or spoon to generously reintroduce the yolk mixture into egg white halves, creating elegant mounds that rise slightly above the surface.
- Enhance visual appeal by dusting with a light sprinkle of paprika, creating a vibrant finishing touch that adds color and subtle warmth.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture, or refrigerate briefly if preparing in advance, ensuring coverage to maintain moisture.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling, as fresh eggs tend to stick to their shells more stubbornly.
- Mash yolks with a fork for a rustic feel, or whip with a hand mixer for ultra-smooth filling.
- Swap bacon with crispy prosciutto or veggie bacon for different dietary preferences.
- Prepare filling and egg whites separately, then assemble just before serving to maintain crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg