Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil, stand, and chill the eggs
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water, then bring to a boil. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let the eggs stand 12 minutes.
- Chill the eggs in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise.
Make the filling
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. The mixture should look creamy and cohesive with no visible yolk lumps.
- Fold in half the cooked crumbled sugar-free bacon. Mix until the bacon is evenly distributed in the filling.
Assemble and finish
- Pipe the filling into the egg whites. Fill each half fully so the top is level and slightly domed.
- Top with the remaining bacon and fresh chives. Finish with an even sprinkle across the center for a clear visual contrast.
Notes
Pro tip: for the smoothest filling, mash the yolks thoroughly before mixing in the mayo and seasonings. Store assembled deviled eggs covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; for best texture, avoid freezing. For a lower-sodium option, use sugar-free bacon labeled low-sodium and reduce added salt slightly.
