Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Cook the diced bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined bowl to drain.
- Add the eggs to a medium pot, covering them with an inch of water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat once boiling and set a timer for 12 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath for the eggs.
- Once the timer reaches 12 minutes, move the eggs to the ice bath and set another timer for 10 minutes.
- After chilling, carefully peel the eggs under light running water.
- Slice the eggs lengthwise, or remove a small end from both sides for standing eggs. Halve them width-wise and scoop out the yolks into a bowl.
Making the Filling
- Mash the yolks with a fork and stir in mayo, sour cream, Dijon, smoked paprika, onion powder, hot sauce, cheese, and season to taste.
- Fold in the chopped chives until smooth.
Assembly
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheese into each egg cavity.
- Use a sandwich-sized ziplock bag with a trimmed end to pipe the creamy filling into each egg.
- Top with the crispy bacon, extra chives, and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make the filling a day ahead and pipe it when ready to serve. Consider using Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
