These easy Bacon Deviled Eggs are a delicious twist on the classic recipe! Jazzed up with crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar and chives, these eggs are perfect for parties, cookouts and potlucks!
*Updated*
This post was originally published in March 2015. I took new photos and updated the post below to include more information about this bacon deviled eggs recipe!
Hi, friends!
Since the spring season is officially underway and Easter is right around the corner, I figured it’s only fitting to share a classic appetizer recipe that is always in style!
Whether you serve these bacon deviled eggs at your next spring soirée, dinner party, or simply call a platter full of them dinner, these rich, creamy morsels of heaven are sure to be a crowd pleaser and become a family favorite!
Cheddar Bacon Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs taste like a breakfast sandwich in creamy, dreamy, bite-sized form!
These stuffed eggs are packed with sharp cheddar cheese, salty bacon and fresh, delicate chives. Sprinkled with a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping, they are highly addictive and perfect for popping into your mouth like candy!
If you like bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, you are going to love the flavor of these deviled eggs!
Pro-tip: For irresistibly creamy deviled eggs – use a food processor! Using a food processor to combine the egg yolk mixture makes the filling airy, light and super creamy. But, don’t worry if you do not own a food processor. You can simply use a potato masher or fork to combine the ingredients. While your filling will not be as fluffy and light, it will still be amazingly delicious!
What are deviled eggs?
Deviled eggs are hard boiled eggs that have been removed from their shell, cut in half and stuffed with a paste made from the yolks mixed with other ingredients and seasonings, such as mayonnaise, mustard and paprika.
Also referred to as devilled eggs, salad eggs, stuffed eggs or dressed eggs, deviled eggs are traditionally served cold as an appetizer.
Bacon deviled eggs are simply traditional deviled eggs with cooked, crumbled bacon added to the filling mixture.
Where did deviled eggs get their name?
While the root of deviled eggs can be traced all the way back to ancient Rome, the name “devil” can be traced back to Great Britain in reference to dishes that included hot ingredients. In the 1800s, ‘deviling’ became a verb to describe the culinary process of making food spicy and references the metaphorical association between the heat of spicy food and the heat of eternal fire of the netherworld.
How many deviled eggs per person?
Depending on how many appetizers you are serving and the person’s appetite, plan on 2-3 bacon stuffed eggs per person.
Can deviled eggs be kept overnight? Can deviled eggs be made in advance?
If you are planning to serve deviled eggs at a party or event, they can be made ahead of time. The best way to make deviled eggs in advance is to hard boil the eggs, remove them from their shell, cut them in half and prepare the filling. Store the filling and egg whites in separate air-tight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
How to store deviled eggs? How long will deviled eggs keep in the refrigerator?
Deviled eggs should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored eggs will keep for up to 3 days.
Can deviled eggs be frozen?
Deviled eggs as a whole cannot be frozen since the hard boiled egg white will become rubbery and tough after being frozen and thawed. However, the egg yolk filling can be frozen. To freeze the bacon deviled egg filling mixture, wrap it in plastic wrap or in an air-tight zip-closure bag and squeeze all the air out before placing it in the freezer. Preventing any air from reaching the yolk mixture will keep the filling fresher for a longer period of time.
If you like breakfast sandwiches and you like deviled eggs, you are going to absolutely LOVE these Cheddar Bacon Deviled Eggs!
Until next time, friends, cheers – to devilishly delicious eggs!
XOXO
Cheyanne
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The best Bacon Deviled Egg recipe👇
Cheddar Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 Large Hardboiled Eggs – peeled & cut in half
- 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise - or more to taste*
- 1/4 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese – finely grated*
- 1 TBS Honey Mustard
- 1/2 tsp White Wine Vinegar
- Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Slices Bacon – cooked and crumbled, plus more for topping (about 4 TBS)
- 1 ½ TBS Chives – thinly sliced
- 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs - optional
- 1 TBS Olive Oil - optional
Optional for Garnish: Paprika
Instructions
- For the crunchy topping (optional): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown all over. Make sure to keep an eye on the crumbs as they can burn easily. Remove breadcrumbs to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the deviled egg filling: Remove the yolks from the hard-boiled egg whites and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add in the mayonnaise, cheese, mustard and vinegar (and bacon fat if using). Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth.
- Add in the bacon and chives. Stir or pulse until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare piping bag: Transfer the deviled egg mixture to a piping bag affixed with the star attachment or a zip-closure bag with the corner snipped off.
- Pipe the eggs: Pipe the mixture into the egg whites, filling generously.
- Garnish the eggs with toasted crumb topping, paprika, extra bacon and chives. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you like creamier deviled eggs, use up to ½ cup mayonnaise. I used 1/3 cup + 2 TBS
- If you like deviled eggs that are heavy on the cheddar, use up to 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.
- Don’t skip the vinegar! The touch of acidity is the secret to light, flavorful deviled eggs!
- For super creamy deviled eggs with an extra kick of bacon flavor, reserve bacon drippings from cooking bacon and add 1-2 tsp drippings to the deviled eggs with the mayonnaise! Or, if you want super creamy deviled eggs without adding bacon fat, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter (at room temperature!) with the mayonnaise!
- Add 1’’ of water to a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the eggs to the steamer basket. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
- Remove eggs and add them to an ice water bath (bowl filled with ice water). Allow eggs to sit in ice water for at least 15-20 minutes before peeling.
- Peel eggs and place eggs in refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting for a cleaner cut!
Nutrition
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How the heck did I miss this the first time around?? We LOVE deviled eggs. I don’t just save making them for Easter either. We enjoy them all year long. They’re always such a treat and I just love the flavor combination of these Chey! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
I do love good deviled eggs (Which ain’t overloaded with mayo and which taste and look elegant. Obviously, you’ve nailed everything), but the thing is that I only remember about it in spring and particularly around Easter. I won’t lie – you’re a good reminder, too. It’s like: oh Chey has posted a new recipe for deviled eggs. That must be Easter approaching. Delicious creation from 2015 with beautiful photos. And I still need to try a strata from your recipes 🙂
So very glad you reposted these, Cheyanne – these are GLORIOUS! Cheddar + bacon + eggs = my fav food groups!!! 😉
Hoping this week and weekend are wonderful for ya! xo
I feel your pain! I’ve committed some major blunders when preparing something for my blog, and I’m only a fake blonde. haha These look lovely though, so a success in my book. I love the “standing up” deviled eggs, so clever.
Tammy- If someone said they had not committed a kitchen blunder at least once in their life, I would have to seriously question their integrity. lol… We are all human and make mistakes. Those mishaps make for a good story, as long as no one seriously injured themselves! Fake blonde, real blonde… I think we all have a little blonde in us, regardless of natural hair color 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words (as always). Cheers to a wonderful day, my friend!
I’ve never made devilled eggs before. These would be perfect for Easter!
Thalia- Wow, I can’t believe you have never made deviled eggs before. All of your creations are so beautiful, I can only imagine how gorgeous YOU could make deviled eggs look! Bet they would win a contest! I am making these again for Easter, per my mothers request. lol. If you try them, I do hope you enjoy these deviled eggs as much as my family and I do. Cheers, pretty lady!
They look fabulous! I have never seen this idea of “standing up” deviled eggs (perhaps just haven’t noticed). Love this “crumbs mishap’ too. In my book, these kitchen stories liven up any food blog. There are no impeccable folks in the kitchen (okay probably I am the exception) – so why not have (and share with) some lovely and hilarious memories?!
Ben, as a blonde I have had my fair share of kitchen mishaps… especially before I attended (and graduated from) culinary school. I agree with you, as long as no one was seriously injured, kitchen stories are fun to tell and read about. On a side note, you probably have not heard of “standing up” deviled eggs, because you are too busy with donuts!! Cheers, buddy!
Moreover, these stories increase the credibility of a blogger in my eyes – I would rather believe a person having a few lovely stories and honestly talking about them than a “perfect” one. Cheyanne, not being a blonde, I’ve got a number of these stories.One of the most hilarious (or pathetic?) was the situation when I confused black sesame seeds with black quinoa (first time ever I bought both of them and wasn’t familiar). So, I had been cooking the sesame seeds for a while being excited about its awesome nutty flavor (I even could distinguish the flavor of sesame!) when finally figured out that something was wrong 🙂
Ben, I could not agree more. No one is perfect, and if someone tries to sell the fact that they are, I probably would have to question everything they say. lol. Love the story of your black sesame seeds… thats hillarious! Did you miss the writting on the package? Or was it void of any writting? Or maybe written in another language? Either way, I am glad you finally figured it out! Cheers, buddy!!
Love your picture and recipe. It looks so pretty and delicious! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Amber, thank you so very much for the kind words and stopping by my blog! Hope you have a great week and a fabulous Easter! Cheers!!
It’s okay that you forgot the crumbs, as long as you didn’t forget the bacon. Forgetting bacon would be totally unforgivable. You have retained your position on the pedestal. 🙂 BTW, I’m making these for Easter dinner but I’m undecided on whether or not to share them.
Karrie, you ALWAYS have me cracking up. You are so right, forgetting the bacon would be unacceptable (and unforgivable). The only way I would have forgot the oink-oink is of Boy ate it all. I’m honored to be included in your Easter dinner… and a little nervous! lol. Hope yall love these as much as I do. And do share any notes! Cheers, pretty lady! *hugs*
Looks so creamy and comforting!! Love eggs and these look delicious..
XOXO
Thanks, Gaila! The secret really is using the food processor for the filling… makes the deviled eggs over the top creamy and delicious 🙂 Cheers girlie girl! XOXO