Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs – A Spicy Keto Recipe
Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs combine creamy, spicy, and smoky flavors in a low-carb, keto-friendly appetizer. Featuring boiled eggs filled with a mixture of mayonnaise, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, bacon, and fresh jalapeños, this recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional deviled eggs with a spicy kick and a luscious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs, boiled, peeled, and halved
Filling and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
- 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes to cook through. Then transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely before peeling the shells off.
- Prepare the Filling: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. In a mixing bowl, mash the yolks until smooth. Add mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, and sour cream (if using) to create a creamy base. Stir in finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed for milder heat), shredded sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and Dijon mustard. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half with the prepared yolk mixture, making sure to evenly distribute the filling for an attractive presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over the filled deviled eggs for color and extra smoky flavor. Optionally, add more crumbled bacon bits on top as a crunchy garnish. Serve the deviled eggs immediately or chill them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before dicing.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- To make the filling easier to pipe, you can transfer it to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- Substitute regular mayonnaise with avocado mayo for a dairy-free version.
- Use smoked cheddar if available for a deeper smoky flavor.
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