Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes (for hard-boiling eggs)
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 12 deviled egg halves
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs (hard-boiled, cooled, and halved)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- Paprika (for garnish)
Directions:
- Hard-Boil the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Remove the eggs from the heat, cool them in ice water, and then peel and halve them.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Carefully remove the yolks from the egg halves and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Combine the yolks with the crumbled bacon, chopped fresh chives, white vinegar, finely shredded mild cheddar cheese, and sour cream or buttermilk.
- Mix and Adjust Consistency:
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- Add more sour cream or buttermilk if needed to reach your desired level of smoothness and creaminess.
- Fill the Egg Halves:
- Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg halves, mounding it generously.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle a pinch of paprika over the tops of the deviled eggs for that classic finishing touch.
- Serve:
- Arrange your delicious classic deviled eggs on a serving platter.
Enjoy these timeless deviled eggs as an appetizer or snack at your gatherings and celebrations. They’re a crowd-pleasing favorite!