Name: Million Dollar Bacon Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives (plus extra for garnish); 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles or relish (optional); 2 tbsp toasted pecans, chopped (optional crunchy topper); Microgreens or parsley for garnish

Description

A cozy fall favorite, these Million Dollar Bacon Deviled Eggs are creamy, smoky, and topped with a delightful crunch. Perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

12 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles or relish (optional)
2 tbsp toasted pecans, chopped (optional crunchy topper)
Microgreens or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Hard-boil the eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easy.
Prepare the filling: Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Gently remove yolks and place in a medium bowl. Arrange whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Fold in flavor: Stir in half of the crumbled smoked turkey bacon and the chopped chives (and pickles if using) into the filling for texture and a signature smoky-sweet bite.
Fill the egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag (or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off) and pipe the filling into the egg white halves for a pretty presentation. Alternatively, use a spoon to mound the filling.
Garnish and finish: Sprinkle remaining crumbled smoked turkey bacon, chopped pecans (if using), extra smoked paprika, and chives on top. Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

Notes

Peel eggs easily using slightly older eggs; cool them in an ice bath immediately after cooking. For ultra-silky filling, press yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before piping. These taste best chilled but not ice-cold — remove from the fridge 10–15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling and Chilling
Cuisine: American