Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs
It’s spring, Easter is just days away, and Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs are calling your name… Right? A hint of sweet from the maple syrup, the smokiness of delicious bacon, a bit of heat from sriracha and Fresno chile, and you’ve got to have some fresh herbs in spring. My Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs are a fresh spin on a classic that everyone loves on their Easter brunch or dinner table!
👩🏻🍳 Tamara Talks – Easter and Deviled Eggs
Easter is a lovely time… It’s spring, and signs of new life are all around. For the practicing Christian, Easter carries special significance. I love this time of year!
This year, it’s extra special, as a few of my favorite bloggers have brought you a stellar collection of recipes to grace your vibrant Easter table! Be sure to check each one out – just scroll down a bit to find all the deliciousness. A special “shout out” is warranted to my friend Lynn from The Road to Honey for organizing this event. Jump to the Recipe…
Love. Love. Eggs. A few years ago, eggs ended up on that “list.” You know? The one that had foods on it that you aren’t supposed to eat? Too much fat. Too much cholesterol. Rubbish. I said that then, and I repeat that now. Eggs are an important part of a healthy diet. Certainly if you’re into fitness at all, you recognize the value of eggs. We start most days with an egg, and if not in the morning, we’re eating Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs. I’m on a roll… 😉
I had the Deviled Eggs at Bodega, a local bistro and tavern. I was intrigued by the combination of maple, dried chile, puffed sorghum, and bacon. Have you heard me wax poetic about sweet/spicy/smoky flavor combos? Surely you have. I love that combination!
I was unable to find puffed sorghum (which added great texture), but I think I came close with the maple, bacon, and chile. I used sriracha in the egg mixture, and garnished the eggs with finely minced Fresno chile (both sweet and hot). Given that this is an Easter/spring recipe, fresh herbs are in order. I just happen to have gorgeous chives in my garden.
📋 Ingredients Notes
- bacon
- shallot – You can substitute red onion.
- hard-boiled eggs
- maple syrup
- sriracha sauce – Sriracha is spicy. If you’re uncertain, you may want to start with ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce, and adjust to taste.
- plain Greek yogurt – I use nonfat.
- olive oil mayonnaise – Regular mayonnaise is fine as well.
- dijon mustard
- sea salt and pepper
- Fresno chile – We like heat! Fresno chile is variable, but it is a spicy chile. It’s a sweet heat that compliments the smoky bacon and sweet maple. If you love the pop of red color, but don’t want the spicy red chile, finely mince a bit of red sweet pepper.
- fresh chives – We love the color and flavor of the fresh chives, but they’re optional.
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
- Prepare the bacon and shallots – Cut bacon into “lardons” (½” slices), and fry until crisp. Crumble bacon to resemble large crumbs, using a knife if necessary. Remove all but about a teaspoon of the bacon drippings from the pan. Saute the minced shallot until soft. Cool.
- Prepare the eggs – Slice eggs lengthwise; pop the yolks into a medium-sized prep bowl (or food processor bowl), and arrange the whites on a plate.
- Prepare the egg yolk mixture – To the bowl, add the maple syrup, sriracha sauce, yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Either pulse until smooth, or use the tines of a fork to smash and blend until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the finely crumbled bacon, cooked and cooled shallot.
- Finish the deviled eggs – Pipe (see Tips) or spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with the minced chile and chives as desired.
💭 Tips
Ugly eggs? I don’t always get perfect looking hard-boiled eggs. I have discovered Eggland’s Best Hard-Boiled Eggs that make really pretty deviled eggs, and are perfect every time. Perfectly Boiled Eggs Recipe from Serious Eats is helpful if you’re boiling your own.
I bought a large star tip to pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. I did not have the patience! If you love to be “fancy,” by all means pipe it in…
I use half nonfat plain yogurt, and half olive oil mayonnaise to reduce the fat and calories a bit. You may wish to use entirely one or the other. Also, egg yolks vary in size, so the amount of yogurt/mayo may need to adjust. You’re looking for a thick, creamy consistency.
Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs
Click to rate!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick bacon
- 1 shallot - minced
- 6 large eggs - hard boiled, cooled, peeled
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce - (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt - (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small Fresno chile - for garnish, minced (see notes)
- fresh chives - for garnish, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon and shallots – Cut bacon into "lardons" (½" slices), and fry until crisp. Crumble bacon to resemble large crumbs, using a knife if necessary. Remove all but about a teaspoon of the bacon drippings from the pan. Saute the minced shallot until soft. Cool.
- Prepare the eggs – Slice eggs lengthwise; pop the yolks into a medium-sized prep bowl (or food processor bowl), and arrange the whites on a plate.
- Prepare the egg yolk mixture – To the bowl, add the maple syrup, sriracha sauce, yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Either pulse until smooth, or use the tines of a fork to smash and blend until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the finely crumbled bacon, cooked and cooled shallot.
- Finish the deviled eggs – Pipe (see Tips) or spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with the minced chile and chives as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
🐣🐇🌷 Fabulous Easter Recipes
Surely you’ll want to round out the spread on your Easter table right? Some of the year’s best Easter recipes can be had by clicking on the links below… Don’t miss out! #BloggersDoEaster Virtual Party…
Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs
A few fabulous recipes from my food blogger friends that are perfect for your Easter table!
Oooh, these sound so good! I have a big surplus of hard boiled eggs now, and I’m looking for some new recipes to use them in. Gonna try this one!
Thanks Elizabeth! It’s always fun to have a new way to fix those extra hard boiled eggs 🙂
Sweet, smoky, AND spicy! Sounds like such a great combo!
That it is, Alisa! Happy Easter 🙂
I am gushing with love for that flavor profile. We love deviled eggs, and I am bit of a purist when it comes to classic deviled eggs. But, this combo seems perfect. I am intrigued too with mixing sweet spicy and smoky. I completely agree with the healthy approach, and long live eggs!
I think it’d be hard to convince a deviled egg purist to love these! Lol. I guess I’m a bit of an ambassador for eggs, but I really feel they’re an important part of a healthy diet. Thanks so much Cindy!
A little bit of spicy and a little bit of sweet is the best combo and I could go on and on about it as well! I haven’t had deviled eggs in forever and these have put the craving in me!
Spicy and sweet and savory always makes me happy Meg! You’d better cave in to that craving!
These look quite tasty. Love the flavors! Pinned, Tweeted and Shared!
Thanks Kevin! I’m looking forward to trying all these lovely spring recipes, and I know how good your recipes are!
Love this twist on deviled eggs!! Perfect for Easter. 🙂
Eggs and Easter do seem to go together 😉
I love love love deviled eggs too! These look so festive and I’m really digging these flavor combos!
We ought to eat them year ’round, right?
Lol! I agree, the idea of “too” many eggs IS rubbish!! Eggs all, day every day if you ask me! Deviled eggs are a MUST for Easter and these look just delicious! LOVING that sweet and spicy combination! I could totally devour a few dozen of these and just call it dinner. 😉 Cheers!
Haha! A woman after my own heart 🙂 Thanks Cheyanne!
You honestly never know what to eat from one day to the next! One day it’s do not eat this, the other day it’s fine. Ugh. Me? I regularly eat eggs! Everything in moderation, I say! Love the maple + bacon combo. What a perfect app or snack! I know they wouldn’t last long around me 🙂
Isn’t that the truth?
There’s not much better than maple and bacon. It’s one of my favorite combos. I hardly ever make deviled eggs except for Easter so these are a must try for me this weekend!
Me too, Karen! I am not sure why that is, as we love them all sorts of ways!
Sriracha in deviled eggs? I love it. And it’ll slow the kids down too, so I actually get to eat a few. These look amazing. Thanks for the recipe. Cheers.
Thanks April! I raised 4 sons, so I totally “get” slowing the kids down… Lol.
I could eat my weight in deviled eggs, so I’m all over these! And as a Canadian, I definitely approve of your addition of maple 😉
Lol! I’m pretty sure I can eat that many too… I don’t know why I reserve them for this time of year!