Jilted Eggs
Spice up your appetizer game with *Jilted Eggs*, a bold and irresistible twist on classic deviled eggs. Perfectly boiled eggs are halved and filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of egg yolks blended with tangy Dijon mustard, a touch of honey for sweetness, and a kick of heat from hot sauce. A dash of smoked paprika adds depth, while crumbled bacon and fresh chives provide savory crunch and color. These easy-to-make indulgent bites are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, smoky, and spicy, ideal for parties, potlucks, or an elevated snack. Ready in just 25 minutes, this unique deviled egg recipe is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water begins to boil, remove the saucepan from the heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 5 minutes. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter, cut side up.
Mash the egg yolks with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, honey, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the hollowed-out egg whites, dividing it evenly among the halves.
Garnish each egg with crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy your Jilted Eggs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1188 mg | 396% | |
| Sodium | 1838 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
