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These bacon deviled eggs are rich, savory, and intentionally simple. Creaminess comes from a combination of mayonnaise and a small amount of rendered bacon fat, while crisp bacon delivers salt and texture. With no mustard or hot sauce, this version leans classic, indulgent, and crowd-friendly.
I love deviled eggs because you can customize them however you want. For other great options, check out my crab-stuffed deviled eggs or classic deviled eggs.
While this bacon deviled eggs recipe follows our specific palette, feel free to play with the flavors! I recommend starting off lighter with the mayonnaise and salt then tasting the yolk mixture and adjust as needed.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–9 minutes (eggs), 8–10 minutes (bacon), 20 minutes (cooling)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Description
This bacon deviled egg recipe balances classic mayonnaise-based creaminess with the depth of rendered bacon fat. A small amount of warm bacon fat enriches the yolks, while crispy bacon on top adds texture and savory contrast. Familiar, indulgent, and easy to make ahead.
Important Tools for This Recipe:
- Hard-boiled egg cooker
- Large skillet (for cooking bacon)
- Piping bag set (for a professional finish)
- Wooden deviled egg platter or large round deviled egg platter (recommended)
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2–3 slices bacon
- 1–2 teaspoons reserved bacon fat (from cooked bacon)
- 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper (we love this black pepper grinder mill with a clear base)
- Paprika, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- Place bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until deeply golden and crisp, turning as needed.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Reserve the rendered bacon fat; set aside to cool slightly.
- Finely chop the cooked bacon once cooled.
Hard-Boil Eggs (Egg Cooker)
- Fill the egg cooker measuring cup to the “hard-boiled” line and pour water into the cooker base. Place boiling tray over the heating plate.
- Pierce the bottom of the egg (the larger, rounder end) with the pin from the bottom of the measuring cup.
- With pierced side facing up, place eggs on the tray, cover, and start the cooker.
- Cook until the alert sounds (about 7–9 minutes).
- Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath using a small glass mixing bowl (a bowl filled with water and lots of ice) and let cool completely before peeling. For this step, I like to use these kitchen tongs.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
- Using a paring knife, slice eggs lengthwise and remove yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks with the back of a fork until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, reserved bacon fat, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until creamy and well combined; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon or pipe filling back into egg whites.
- Top with chopped bacon and a light sprinkle of paprika, if using.
Notes
- For a neat, professional finish, transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip before filling the egg whites.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, spoon the yolk mixture into a zip lock bag. To make this easier, place the open bag inside a small glass and fold the edges over the rim. This holds the bag open while you fill it. Then, cut open one corner of the zip lock and squeeze the mixture into the egg whites.
- Start with 2 tablespoons mayo and add more if a looser filling is preferred.
- Use bacon fat sparingly; it should enhance, not overpower.
- Add bacon just before serving for the best texture.
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