Deviled eggs with bacon, peppers and dates really bring the well loved deviled eggs classic recipe into a scrumptious flavorful finger food that everyone enjoys. The depth of flavor and complexity of textures is a welcomed twist on this traditional party appetizer.
Deviled eggs are perfect to offer guests at your next gathering because they are a wonderful low carb, high protein snack that is satiating and tasty. The toppings can of course be swapped out to fit your personal preferences, but we love the smoky flavor of the bacon, Gouda, and the hint of sweet from the dates that compliments everything so well.
Deviled eggs are a fantastic snack to have on hand if your family raises chickens! This recipe uses up a lot of eggs, and the ingredients are wholesome and nutritious. You can change up what you use to suite your family’s preferences, but this recipe is always a favorite whenever we serve it up.
The peppers can of course be omitted if you are serving kids, and bacon could be swapped out for finely diced seared ham. This will bring up the sweet flavor and introduce new possibilities for how to serve these tasty eggs! Serve them up at a brunch topped with the ham, some Swiss cheese, and a faux hollandaise sauce mixed into the yolks.
Ideas for how to serve them
Everyone loves an array of choices when it comes to party foods. Here are some ideas for other sides and dishes that you can offer alongside your loaded boiled eggs.
- Grandmas Hamburger Bean Casserole
- Sausage and Potatoes Stir Fry
- Easy Whipped Brie Cheese with Crackers
- Mozzarella Cheesy Bread
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- Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
- Sourdough Discard Crackers with Homemade Pepper Jelly
These are a great make-ahead appetizer
Making your party day schedule a bit easier is all about planning and time execution; so, if you can make as many of your appetizers ahead of time that’s always ideal! These can be made up to a day early and stored in your fridge until ready to serve.
We recommend waiting to garnish them until you are ready to serve so that the toppings are freshest.
Boiling the eggs can be done even earlier and kept in the fridge for a few days until you are ready to make the base of the loaded eggs.
Fresh cooked bacon bits, dates, peppers and smoked Gouda cheese make this traditional favorite recipe really shine! The actual filling is just three easy to find in your fridge ingredients. For easy serving consider purchasing a party platter specifically designed for these loaded eggs.
This will make presentation beautiful and simple as the egg halves will stay in place, and your guests can easily grab their food.
Our twist on the classic deviled eggs recipe
Deviled eggs topped with bacon dates, peppers, smoked Gouda and crunchy bacon turn traditional hard boiled eggs into something special! Make this appetizer with healthy fats by making our homemade mayonnaise.
We have used Medjool dates, smoked Gouda cheese and Bangkok peppers for a bit of a kick in that rich flavor. These ingredients play up the rich quality of the appetizer and round out the palette pleasing recipe that has been a party staple for generations now.
How to boil eggs for deviled eggs
Try using your Instant Pot
To make this recipe even easier, make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. This method also gives you a much easier time getting the shells off the eggs and delivers evenly cooked eggs every time.
Stovetop boiled eggs
The traditional stovetop method for howto boil eggs for deviled eggs is simple and straight forward, but can take some practice to get it right. The key is in the balance of boil time and the immediate ice bath that helps with shell removal.
- Set an 8 quart pot on the stove with about three inches of water in it (just enough to completely cover the eggs)
- Carefully set 12 eggs into the water
- Set the burner on high heat and bring the pot to a boil
- Reduce the temperature to simmer and cook the eggs for about 5 minutes
- Remove and gently transfer the eggs into an ice bath using a spoon
Assembling the deviled eggs and plating
- Cool the eggs by draining out the hot water from the pot and filling it with cold water.
- When the eggs are cooled enough to handle Peel them carefully under running cool water.
- Cut the eggs in half and pop the yolk into a bowl.
- Carefully place the white half shells onto a tray.
- Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch slices the short way.
- Cook the bacon slices to well done then drain and crumble.
- Add the mustard and mayonnaise to the yolks. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.
- Put the yolk mixture into the egg white half shells by half teaspoons (use a sandwich bag with a large hole decorator tip for best presentation).
- Arrange one sliver each of bacon, dates and peppers on yolk filling.
- Arrange strings of Gouda cheese over the other garnishes.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika as desired.
Delicious Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs topped with bacon, peppers and dates really bring this traditional appetizer into a flavorful party treat. Topped with bacon, peppers, gouda cheese, and dates; the depth of flavor is incredible on this twist of the classic recipe.
Ingredients
- One dozen hard boiled eggs
- 3 strips of bacon, cut into quarter inch slices the short way. cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons brown or dijon mustard
- 2 bangkok peppers thinly sliced
- 3 dates sliced into thin slivers
- 1/2 Cup grated Smoked Gouda Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika to garnish as desired
Instructions
- Set an 8 quart pot on the stove with about three inches of water in it (just enough to completely cover the eggs).
- Carefully set 12 eggs into the water.
- Set the burner on high heat and bring the pot to a Boil
- Reduce the temperature to simmer and boil the eggs until hard.
- Make sure your eggs are hard boiled about 20 minutes. The yolk needs to be all the way cooked.
- Cool the eggs by draining out the hot water from the pot and filling it with cold water.
- When the eggs are cooled enough to handle Peel them carefully under running cool water.
- Cut the eggs in half and pop the yolk into a bowl.
- Carefully place the white half shells onto a tray.
- Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch slices the short way.
- Cook the bacon slices to well done. Drain, crumble and cool.
- Add the mustard and mayonnaise to the yolks. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.(you need to use an electric mixer to really get them smooth)
- Put the yolk mixture into the egg white half shells by half teaspoons(Use a sandwich bag with a large hole decorator tip for best presentation).
- Arrange one sliver each of bacon, dates and peppers on yolk filling.
- Arrange strings of Gouda cheese over the other garnishes
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika as desired
Notes
To make this recipe even easier, make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. This method also gives you a much easier time getting the shells off the eggs and delivers evenly cooked eggs every time.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 98
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
Saturday 16th of April 2016
I am really intrigued and excited by the addition of dates to these eggs. I might just have to borrow the idea.
homemadefoodjunkie
Saturday 16th of April 2016
Bintu, you will love it I think. The dates make a great counterpoint to the smoky saltiness of the bacon and gouda. They are yum!!
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
Saturday 16th of April 2016
I love devilled eggs but adding bacon takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
homemadefoodjunkie
Saturday 16th of April 2016
Thanks Georgina, Bacon is a real hit on our deviled eggs. We've been eating them that way for years!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Saturday 16th of April 2016
We love deviled eggs and these sound awesome. Certainly takes them to another level of flavour and texture.
homemadefoodjunkie
Saturday 16th of April 2016
Thank you Gloria!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Friday 15th of April 2016
Wow, wow, wow! I never would have thought to add dates to deviled eggs! What a great combo with the sweet and spicy and salty! Deviled eggs are one of my favorite things which I don't make often at all -- this recipe may change that! Great idea!
homemadefoodjunkie
Friday 15th of April 2016
Thank you Patricia, this ingredient combo worked out really well :)
Sheena Strain
Friday 15th of April 2016
I love your version of deviled eggs, they're such a fun party food and so easy to make!
homemadefoodjunkie
Friday 15th of April 2016
Thanks you Sheena. We love them too!