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Savory Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs Recipe with Crispy Bacon Crumble

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A smoky, savory twist on classic deviled eggs featuring smoked paprika and crispy bacon crumble, perfect for parties and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 12 large eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water about 1 inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them rest for 10 minutes to stop cooking and ease peeling.
  3. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell all over, then peel under running water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. While eggs are boiling, cook 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cooled.
  5. Slice peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly.
  6. Add ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a teaspoon of warm water or more mayo to loosen.
  7. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
  8. Sprinkle the crispy bacon crumble generously over the filled eggs, then dust lightly with smoked paprika and garnish with chopped chives.
  9. Refrigerate the deviled eggs for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and filling set.

Notes

For easier peeling, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water or use eggs that are about a week old. Use a piping bag for a neat presentation. Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for even crisping. Chill before serving to let flavors meld. Keep bacon crumble separate if prepping ahead to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: deviled eggs, smoked paprika, bacon crumble, party appetizer, easy deviled eggs, savory snack, picnic food

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