Description
A creamy, spicy twist on classic deviled eggs, these Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs combine smooth yolks, tangy cream cheese, cheddar, and fresh jalapeños for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Peel eggs, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out yolks. Mash yolks with cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a platter with lettuce leaves or herbs for presentation.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into egg white halves.
- Cook to Perfection: Chill for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with chopped chives and optional jalapeño slices.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present on a platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling.
- Finely mince jalapeños for even heat distribution.
- For a polished look, pipe the filling with a decorative tip.
- Mix filling ahead of time, but assemble closer to serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg