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Savory Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe with Crispy Bacon Crumbles

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A creamy, tangy, and smoky twist on classic deviled eggs featuring pimento cheese mixed into the yolks and crispy bacon crumbles on top. Perfect for parties and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • ½ cup pimento cheese (preferably smooth and creamy with diced pimentos)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • Smoked paprika for garnish (optional)
  • 4–6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Place 12 large eggs in a single layer in a medium pot and cover with cold water by about an inch (about 4 cups/1 liter). Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking (about 5 minutes). Tap and peel each egg gently under running water for easier shell removal.
  3. While eggs cool, cook 4-6 bacon strips until crispy (about 10-12 minutes in a skillet over medium heat or 15-20 minutes in a 400°F/200°C oven on a wire rack). Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  4. Cut each peeled egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Arrange whites on a serving platter.
  5. Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly but not powdery. Add ½ cup pimento cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  6. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture, mounding it slightly.
  7. Sprinkle crispy bacon crumbles evenly over the eggs, then dust lightly with smoked paprika for color and flavor.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and the filling set slightly.

Notes

Use slightly older eggs (about a week old) for easier peeling. Adjust mayonnaise amount to balance creaminess. Baking bacon on a wire rack yields crispier results with less mess. Filling can be made a day ahead; add bacon crumbles just before serving to keep them crispy. For dairy-free, substitute mayonnaise with avocado mayo and use dairy-free pimento cheese. For vegetarian version, omit bacon and use toasted walnuts or smoked paprika for smoky flavor.

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Keywords: deviled eggs, pimento cheese, bacon, party appetizer, southern recipe, easy deviled eggs, creamy deviled eggs

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