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Best 15-Minute Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs with Bacon

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These Thanksgiving deviled eggs with crispy bacon are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. The secret is mixing rendered bacon fat into the creamy yolk filling for a deep, smoky richness that makes people pause mid-bite.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cover, turn off heat, and let sit for exactly 12 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water.
  2. Transfer eggs to ice water with a slotted spoon. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  3. Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell all over, then roll between palms to loosen. Peel starting from the wider end. Run under cold water while peeling to remove stubborn bits. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until deep golden brown and crispy, 6-8 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in a small bowl and let cool slightly.
  5. Slice each egg in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Gently pop yolks into a medium bowl. Arrange egg white halves on a serving platter, cut side up.
  6. To the yolks, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, reserved bacon fat, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Spoon yolk mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe filling into each egg white half, dividing evenly (about 24 halves). Alternatively, use a spoon to dollop and smooth.
  8. Crumble cooled bacon into small pieces. Sprinkle a generous pinch over each deviled egg. Finish with a light dusting of smoked paprika and chopped fresh chives or parsley if using.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Best served within an hour of assembling. For make-ahead, prepare through step 7, then cover and refrigerate filled eggs and bacon separately. Assemble just before serving.

Notes

Use older eggs (at least a week old) for easier peeling. Don’t skip the vinegar—it brightens the filling. Let bacon fat cool for about 5 minutes before mixing into yolks to avoid cooking them. For make-ahead: boil and peel eggs, cook bacon, and mix filling (without bacon fat) the night before; stir in bacon fat and assemble just before serving. Serve chilled but not refrigerator-cold—let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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