These easy bacon deviled eggs are a classic recipe dressed up with the addition of bacon bits and chives. Plus learn my tricks for the best deviled eggs ever!

Rich and creamy deviled eggs with bacon are a simple yet satisfying appetizer that everyone will love. I used to be intimidated by making deviled eggs, but now I’ve got some tips and tricks up my sleeve to make sure my deviled eggs come out perfect every time. Serve your deviled eggs along with other party favorites such as sausage cheese balls and caprese skewers!

A plate of bacon deviled eggs garnished with sliced chives and smoked paprika.

I’m going to be honest and tell you that for the longest time deviled eggs scared me. How could I possibly boil a bunch of eggs, peel them neatly, and add the filling in the middle without it looking like my 4 year old did it? Over time I’ve come up with ways to make sure these bacon deviled eggs come out perfect every time. No one can resist the combination of bacon and eggs, especially in appetizer form!

Bacon deviled eggs is one of my favorite party appetizer recipes along with grape jelly meatballscheese ball bites and bacon wrapped dates. Be the hit of your party or potluck with these appetizers!

Bacon Deviled Eggs Ingredients

To make these bacon deviled eggs you will need hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, cream, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, cooked bacon, fresh chives, salt and black pepper.

Egg white halves on a sheet pan.

How Do You Make Bacon Deviled Eggs?

The first step to this bacon deviled eggs recipe is to boil eggs in a large pot. Next, peel the boiled eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Separate the whites and yolks. Place the yolks in a food processor and add mayo, cream, mustard, salt and pepper. Process the yolks until smooth. Scoop the egg yolk filling into a piping bag and pipe the mixture into each egg white. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the eggs. Top the eggs with crumbles of bacon and sliced fresh chives. Serve and enjoy!

Yolks, seasonings and mayonnaise in a food processor.

Tips For The Perfect Eggs

  • I cook a few more eggs than necessary so if I have any issues with peeling, I’ve got some backups for my bacon deviled eggs.
  • The easiest way to fill a deviled egg is with a pastry bag. Don’t just spoon in the yolk mash, use a disposable pastry bag with a large star tip for perfect looking egg filling.
  • If you don’t have a pastry bag, simply use a gallon sized plastic bag with one corner snipped off as a makeshift pastry bag.
  • For the best deviled egg filling, use a food processor to puree everything to a silky smooth consistency.
  • I like to use a submerged, color changing egg timer that shows when the eggs are boiled.
  • For the holidays serve these eggs at parties with some of my favorite drink recipes like a pomegranate margarita, Christmas sangria, a poinsettia cocktail or a cranberry Moscow mule.

Quick Tip

Keep your bacon crumbles small so that they’ll stick to the filling better.

Deviled eggs with a decoratively piped filling on a sheet pan.

Recipe FAQs

Can you hard boil eggs for deviled eggs ahead of time?

Yes, you can boil your eggs up to 3 days in advance to save time when making your deviled eggs.

What’s the trick for deviled eggs?

The trick to making easy to peel deviled eggs is to first boil water with 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Place your eggs in the boiling water with a kitchen spider or strainer. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the eggs cook 12 minutes. Remove the eggs from the heat and place them in an ice water bath for 5 minutes. Once the eggs cool, you can peel them.

Can you make deviled eggs in advance?

These bacon deviled eggs can be made up to 1 day before you plan to serve them. Store them in an airtight container in a refrigerator. Be careful to store them yolk side up. If you make your eggs in advance, add the paprika, bacon and chives right before serving.

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Bacon deviled eggs topped with chives and paprika on a sheet pan.

Flavor Variations

There are so many different ways to flavor deviled eggs, I love to mix up the recipe depending on my mood and the ingredients I have on hand.

  • Pickles: Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles or pickle relish to the filling.
  • Prosciutto: Use crispy prosciutto bits instead of bacon.
  • Dill: Swap out the dill for chives.
  • Spicy: Add a few teaspoons of sriracha to the filling or use a spicy Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard.
  • Cheese: Add 1/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese to the filling.

Deviled eggs are one of those traditional recipes that are universally loved, and when you add bacon to the mix you end up with a snack that’s sure to be a huge hit!

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Bacon Deviled Eggs

AuthorSara Welch
A plate of bacon deviled eggs garnished with sliced chives and smoked paprika.
These easy bacon deviled eggs are a classic recipe dressed up with the addition of bacon bits and chives. Plus learn my tricks for the best deviled eggs ever!
Time
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Serves 12

Ingredients 

  • 12 hard boiled eggs peeled and cut in half
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup minced chives

Instructions 

  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the yolks in the bowl of a food processor and place the whites on a serving tray.
  • Add the mayonnaise, heavy cream, mustard and salt and pepper to the food processor; process until smooth.
  • Place the egg yolk mixture in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the filling into the cavity of each white.
  • Sprinkle smoked paprika over the eggs. Top with bacon and chives and serve.

Notes

  1. I cook a few more eggs than necessary so if I have any issues with peeling, I’ve got some backups.
  2. The easiest way to fill a deviled egg is with a pastry bag. I use a disposable pastry bag with a large star tip for perfect looking egg filling.
  3. If you don’t have a pastry bag, simply use a gallon sized plastic bag with one corner snipped off as a makeshift pastry bag.
  4. Keep your bacon crumbles small so that they’ll stick to the filling better.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 77mg | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Topping these deviled eggs with chopped chives and bacon takes them to the next level of tastiness. I really loved this recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    These disappeared off the table within 30 minutes last night at our New Year’s Eve Party. Great recipe, will definitely be making these again 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    Love this twist on regular deviled eggs! The bacon adds such a nice salty bite and complex flavor. Will definitely be making this again soon!

  4. 5 stars
    Great recipe! Quick, easy and delicious. Unfortunately, since I’m self-isolating, I ate all of them by myself!

  5. Yum! Thank you for sharing. I have many friends and family members who would love these. Will have to save the recipe for our next gathering.

  6. Deviled eggs are my weakness- anytime I see anyone makes it at party or it’s on a menu I must have! I’ll have to make the bacon version for my son and daugther. – since I don’t eat pork. However this recipe look phenomenal!

  7. Your deviled eggs look so pretty! 😀 I haven’t made them for ages and I have to say that they usually look like a kid prepared them 😀 Have to keep in mind your tips and give them another try.

  8. I always have problems peeling eggshells. I am going to use your advice the next time I cook hard boiled eggs. Thank you for sharing.

  9. We love deviled eggs at our house. We have a full proof way of making sure the eggs are cooked enough. I love the addition of bacon.

  10. 5 stars
    Just when I thought I could not love deviled eggs any more than I already do, you add bacon into the mix. These would be a hit with our entire family for sure. Yum!