One of my favorite things about the potlucks are all of the delicious snacks and appetizers, like these delicious Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs it’s your basic deviled egg with a spicy twist!
You’ll love these spicy deviled eggs, it’s a great recipe the whole family will love! This recipe has simple steps and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Worried about the heat? You can leave the Jalapeno pepper off this perfect appetizer and just top with sharp cheddar cheese or candied bacon.
Ingredient Notes
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Light Mayonnaise
- Cream Cheese
- Jalapenos
- Crispy Bacon
- Onion powder
- Garlic Salt
- Fresh Jalapenos
How to make Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
- Half your boiled eggs lengthwise and remove the egg yolks, placing them in a bowl.
- Set your egg whites aside and mash your yolks with a fork in a small bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, jarred or fresh jalapenos, crumbled bacon, onion powder, and garlic salt to your yolks and mix until combined to a creamy filling.
- Spoon (or use a piping bag) egg yolk mixture back into holes of the egg white, 1-2 teaspoons per egg or until full.
- Top with a piece of crumbled bacon and a thin jalapeño slice.
Storage and Other Tips
These deviled eggs can be stored in an airtight container or egg carrier in the fridge for up to four days.
To Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place large eggs in a muffin tin (one per space) and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove them from the oven and plunge them in a bowl of ice water (ice bath) until cooled, or 10 minutes.
- That’s it! You just made 12 perfect hard boiled eggs.
If you want to make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) you can find the directions HERE!
Miscellaneous Tips
The thing I love most about this easy appetizer is the fact that they aren’t too spicy but I can still taste the delicious jalapeno flavor.
Our trick to getting the best of both worlds is to use jarred jalapenos in the mix, and fresh jalapenos on top! I always thought canned or jarred jalapenos were gross, but don’t be afraid to try them.
They have the perfect amount of heat and tons of flavor, giving your deviled eggs that perfect medium heat jalapeno touch. We topped our deviled eggs with a super thin slice of fresh jalapeno and it was the perfect finishing touch.
We’d also recommend bringing your cream cheese to room temperature before adding it into your egg yolk mixture. This will give your filling the creamy texture you are hoping for.
Our last trick is to use precooked bacon or bacon bits both in your egg mixture and on top. This is another great time saver and the easiest way to speed up the cooking process! Just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds, then crumble it for your filling and break off a few crispy pieces to top off your deviled eggs.
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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs, hardboiled
- 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons diced jalapenos, from a jar
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
Equipment
Instructions
- Half your boiled eggs length wise and remove the yolks, placing them in a bowl.
- Set your egg whites aside and mash your yolks with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, jarred jalapenos, crumbled bacon, onion powder, and garlic salt to your yolks and mix until combined.
- Spoon yolk mixture back into holes of the egg white, 1-2 teaspoons per egg or until full.
- Top with a piece of crumbled bacon and a thin slice of fresh jalapeno.
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