Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs

Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 8 large organic eggs
• 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
• 4 slices bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1 small shallot, minced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
• ⅛ tsp chipotle powder
• 1 lime, quartered

Instructions:

1. Bring 8 cups water and 1/4 cup vinegar to a boil. Carefully add eggs, and boil for 10 minutes. Immediately place eggs in an ice bath, cool for 15 minutes. Peel and slice in half.
2. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Drain off all but ½ Tbsp bacon grease from the skillet. Cook shallot until fragrant and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix together egg yolks, bacon, shallot, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, pepper, chipotle, and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
4. Spoon filling back into egg halves. Serve with a wedge of lime.

16 Servings

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