Deviled eggs were the first thing I ever “cooked” in my life, independently at least, when I was about 10 years old. I remember having them at a barbeque and then asking my mom how to make them. She gave me the gist – basic ingredients -and I gave it a whirl.
*Side note – the first thing I ever actually cooked on the stove was bacon, and between those two first attempts it’s pretty clear that the Paleo Gods had found me at that young age and captured my soul, or something. Either that or I’ve just always had a palate that appreciates savory goodies. The latter might explain my undying love for spinach pie, aka #theonethatgotaway #notpaleo.
Enough hashtagging, back to mini Michele and the deviled eggs. I remember “testing” the yolk mixture several times until the flavor was perfect, and the whole experience hooked me on both deviled eggs and cooking itself – especially creating my own recipes. Although I never wrote anything down since I didn’t have a blog back in 1992 and “winging it” was more fun 🙂
So you guys know I’ve been busy and stressed lately, yes I’ve said it a whole bunch. My logic for making these this week went, “well I made deviled eggs when I was a kid so clearly they are not difficult, may as well do it this week since I don’t have a ton of time.”
Right, because when I was 10 I had 3 kids, a house, a cat, and a blog to take care of plus the responsibility of packing 4 people (minus Adam) for a week long trip.
What I’m trying to say, is that my 10 year old self apparently had a lot more time to kill (ya think?!), and though deviled eggs are not difficult, there are quite a bit of steps involved that I should have accounted for before “scheduling” myself to make them during this crazy week.
The good news is, it’s all in the past, and they came out great. They really are easy peasy, just make sure you have a decent chunk of time, and, perhaps a random enthusiastic 10 year old who likes eggs. These are fun to make, with the bonus of the confidence boost you get from making something that looks “fancy” and tastes out of this world! They are paleo (made with my homemade mayo) low FODMAP, and made “from scratch” 🙂
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 eggs hard boiled
- 1/2 cup homemade mayo - see link to my recipe above - or preferred mayo
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp brown or dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 2-3 slices nitrate free bacon
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives or green onions
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
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Peel your hard boiled eggs and cut each one in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and put them in a medium bowl. Set the egg white halves aside for the meantime.
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Cook the bacon over med-hi heat in a heavy skillet until crisp, then drain, crumble, and set aside.
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Mash the hard boiled egg yolks with a fork, then add the mayo, mustard, and salt and mix very well, until you have a thick, creamy filling for the whites. Alternatively, you could beat with a hand mixer to get a smooth consistency.
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Carefully spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves, about 1-2 tbsp per half or enough to overfill a little.
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Sprinkle the smoked paprika over all the eggs, then top with the crumbled bacon and chives or scallions.
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Serve right away, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving.
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Enjoy!
And now I’m off! To Seattle that is, today, and I won’t be back until next Saturday. It will be seriously strange to be away from my computer, my house, routine, and blog world, but I have a feeling it will be a welcomed break in routine.
I’m really excited to have three awesome guest bloggers next week – Gretchen, Jamie, and Susie to fill in for me. I’ve felt so inspired reading each of their posts and I know you guys will too, so look forward to that!
What was the first food/meal/recipe you made by yourself as a kid?
Do you ever underestimate the time it takes to do “simple” tasks or make “simple” meals when you’re busy?
What are your weekend plans?
Hi! I'm Michele. Paleo eater and recipe creator, runner, and mom of 3. Welcome to my blog, where we obsess over all of it and love every minute! (It's way fun over here, promise.) Stay a while to eat, run, and rant with me! 
I hope you have the best trip! I think the break will be awesome for you and can’t wait to hear about it when you get back. And then we need to make our barre/spin plans for July!
Yes! Haven’t forgotten, that will be fun! And thanks, we’re pretty much all packed and ready 🙂
These look fab! We don’t have deviled eggs over here in the UK, who knows why, they are the perfect party snack!
Hope you have a fun trip away and remember to relax! 😉
Perfect for parties, and snacks as I’ve found the past couple of days! And thank you, I do really want to relax and enjoy 🙂
Haha I do that too. Underestimate my recipe time. Have fun in Seattle and hope you get a much needed break!
I either under or overestimate. This week was lots of underestimating with everything! Finally ready to get away though 🙂
Have an amazing time in Seattle! Thank you again for letting me guest for you 😀 I’m (obviously) not paleo, but I think we shall suffice. I am from GA, and I don’t think I’ve ever made deviled eggs. But I will tell you–there is rarely a potluck that doesn’t include them!
Thank you, and of course! Love deviled eggs, I don’t make them enough 🙂
Have so much fun in Seattle! You deserve a week of rest : ) I’m a big fan of avocado deviled eggs! Add crushed red pepper to the top = perfection! My weekend plans contain relaxing and hopefully the beach if the weather is nice!
I’ve actually never made those, but yum I bet they’re great! Have a great weekend 🙂
anything with bacon is 1000x better! These look so good 🙂
Thanks, and totally agree!
Pancakes! I had a Super Hero themed cookbook and that was one of my first that I remember. I had a slight obsession with Wonder Woman. 🙂 Safe travels!
Pancakes are a good one for kids! I probably should have practiced then because I’m not great with them now 🙂 Thank you!
yay i absolutely LOVE deviled eggs!!! my first recipe that was not chinese and that i cooked by myself was american style pancakes from my special kid’s cookbook. i’ll never forget the smells and the joy i had 🙂
my hubby is coming home tonight, he’s been gone all week. we have plans all weekend little does he know, LOL. happy friday friend!
Pancakes seem like a popular first attempt at cooking, maybe my kids can teach me how to properly flip them one day, not my best skill 🙂 Have a great weekend sounds like fun!!
That’s pretty badass that this was the first thing you made!
Obviously….this is not for me, hahaha, but my dad LOVES deviled eggs so perfect timing with Father’s Day! 😉
Lol I guess I was always a go big or go home type 😉 I also just really loved deviled eggs and they seemed simple enough! Hope you have a great weekend and Dad’s day!!
I love deviled eggs SO much, but never thought to add bacon. Duh..bacon makes everything better! Trying this soon! Have fun in Seattle 🙂
Bacon really just adds good flavor to almost anything 🙂 Thank you!
I think eggs were some of the first things I cooked myself as well, only mine were the scrambled kind. Either that or KD… buuuut I’m not sure if that technically counts as cooking 😆 Hope you have the bet time in Seattle! Try not to stress too much <3
I remember my second project was the “perfect” tuna salad and then the “perfect” scrambled eggs. I used to hate when the eggs were rough on the outside 🙂 And thanks, I’m mentally preparing myself to not stress right now, lol 🙂
I have to make these for Vegas. Deviled eggs are among her favorite foods… I think second only to fried chicken.
Have fun in Seattle! So much good food there…
Yum to fried chicken, she definitely has good taste! And thank you! Have a great weekend 🙂
YUM! I love deviled eggs. The first food I remember making was helping my mom with dinner— I was in charge of sauteeing veggies, mostly mushrooms and spinach! Yea, I was a weird kid 😛
That’s funny! What a helpful kid you were 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I looooove deviled eggs, but for some reason I have never attempted to make them. I guess I just wait until there is a special occasion and my mom or one of my aunts makes them for me. I might just have to try this one! I’m sure mine won’t be half as pretty as yours, but I’ll try! Have a great trip!!
I always used to eat them at my aunts house and totally fell in love with them! Turns out they’re great for a snack anytime and not hard to make 🙂
Hey girl, enjoy Seattle!! I don’t know if you are there on business or vaca, but I used to live there are there are some amazing restaurants that should be super accommodating to dietary needs! Circa, and The Matador in West Seattle have great ambiance, and do well with kiddos too!
Have fun!
We are visiting family outside of the city, I’ve spent time in the city though on other trips and really love it! Thanks 🙂
haha yes, the paleo Gods were on your side at a young age, and I”m glad they did! Because I need help with bacon. This recipe i can do! YAY!
For some reason it was necessary for me to learn to make bacon! I guess I see where Diana gets it from now 🙂
Very good deviled eggs. How many carbs per half???