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Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

Jalapeno deviled eggs with creamy yolk filling get a Tex-Mex kick from minced pickled jalapenos plus fresh jalapeno slices on top. Hard-boiled eggs are boiled, rested, chilled in an ice bath, then piped for a clean, classic deviled look.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 12 large eggs
Deviled filling
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, finely minced, plus 1 tablespoon brine
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • chili powder for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Boil and cool the eggs
  1. Place the large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water, then bring to a boil. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let the eggs stand for 12 minutes until set.
  2. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 10 minutes to stop cooking. Peel and halve them lengthwise, keeping the whites intact and the yolks in a bowl.
Make the jalapeno filling
  1. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno brine, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Mix thoroughly so no yolk lumps remain.
  2. Fold in the minced pickled jalapenos. Stir just until evenly distributed.
Fill and garnish
  1. Pipe the jalapeno filling into the egg whites. Fill each half generously so the top is slightly domed.
  2. Top each egg with a fresh jalapeno slice, bacon crumbles, and a dusting of chili powder. Serve with a visible pop of jalapeno on top.

Notes

For the cleanest deviled-eggs, pipe the filling right after mixing so it stays thick, and keep the halved whites chilled until assembly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (best within 24–48 hours); freeze not recommended because yolks can weep. For a lighter option, use light mayonnaise and light cream cheese for similar flavor with fewer calories.