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Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

Candied bacon on top of a deviled egg sounds extra, but once you try it, you'll never go back to plain. The sweet-salty crunch on top of creamy filling is a combo that genuinely stops people mid-conversation. Plan to make a double batch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs hard-boiled and peeled
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F, coat bacon strips in brown sugar, and bake on a lined sheet for 15 minutes until caramelized and crispy — cool and crumble.
  2. Halve eggs and place yolks in a bowl.
  3. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  4. Fill egg whites with the yolk mixture.
  5. Top each deviled egg with crumbled candied bacon and a few chives before serving.