These Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon and Fresh Dill are knock-your-socks-off delicious. The bacon is candied with brown sugar, then chopped and sprinkled on top of the eggs along with fresh dill. Whenever I take these deviled eggs to a party, people go crazy for them!
Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon and Fresh Dill
There are 8 million recipes out there right now for deviled eggs.
And you’re about to get one more.
It’s sort of obvious to talk about deviled eggs in April, since everyone is coloring them and hiding them and stuff.
In the small town where I grew up, Easter was a big deal. It involved ham and scalloped potatoes and asparagus and lots of cousins to play outdoor games with, and homemade pies and strawberry tarts and plenty of chocolate.
We always hunted for our pastel colored eggs at home early in the morning before the guests arrived and it was a mad dash to get the most.
Not that gathering them really mattered, because they were all surrendered for their next appearance as deviled eggs or egg salad to eat later in the day.
After the hunt there was either a big family buffet, or a trip to The Nugget for their annual spread – a revelation of carved meats and hot and cold side dishes.
The crown jewel of this feast was a giant dessert table with huge lemon pies swirled with meringue, little cream puffs and custards studded with fresh raspberries and a make your own hot fudge sundae bar.
It was almost more fun than a little kid could handle.
Why is this deviled egg so deliciously different?
In a word, candied bacon and fresh dill. That’s actually five words 🙂
Whizzing the ingredients together and piping them into the egg is mildly impressive too, and requires no special technique beyond a plastic bag.
I take these deviled eggs to barbecues and baby showers, and always get asked for the recipe.
One nice lady I know still talks about them, though the party was 5 years ago.
This recipe is a perfect combination of spring flavors, and I had to share it with you, because this one is a keeper.
Deviled Eggs With Candied Bacon And Fresh Dill
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Brown Sugar, light
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- Pinch Cinnamon
- 4 pieces Bacon, thick cut, applewood smoked
- 8 Eggs, large
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dill, fresh plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- 2 Green Onions, minced fine
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- COOK THE BACON
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne and cinnamon. Place the bacon on a large baking sheet and sprinkle a teaspoon or so of the brown sugar mixture over each slice of bacon, using only half the total mixture.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges are starting to brown. Turn the bacon over and sprinkle the rest of the brown sugar mixture on top and continue to bake until crispy, another 10-15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- PREPARE THE EGGS
- Place the cold eggs directly from the refrigerator into the bottom of a medium size saucepan and cover with cold water, at least 1 inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil and let it go for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cover with a lid, letting the eggs sit for another 12 minutes. They will continue to cook as they sit in the hot water.
- Drain the eggs and add cold water to the pan for a couple more minutes to lightly cool the eggs. Drain again and peel while warm. Set aside.
- MAKE THE EGG YOLK/MAYO MIXTURE
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the mayo, mustard, dill, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon pepper, green onions and salt.
- Slice the eggs in half and gently remove the cooled and cooked yolk. On a plate, smash the yolks with a fork until smooth and there are no large lumps. Alternatively, use a food processor to make the egg yolk/mayo mixture.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and add one tablespoon of it to the egg yolk mixture. Reserve the rest of the bacon for garnish.
- Place the egg/mayo mixture into a large plastic bag to pipe into the egg white shells. Tip: Set an unfilled plastic bag in an empty glass with a wide rim to make it easier to spoon the egg mixture inside.
- Twist the top of the bag and snip the end with scissors to make a hole. Pipe the filling into the egg white halves.
- Sprinkle the filled eggs with the remaining candied bacon, more fresh dill and a light dusting of paprika for serving.
Notes
- Start with 1/3 cup of mayo in the egg mixture, and add a tablespoon or more at a time if needed to make the mixture less thick.
- This recipe was updated December 2019
Nutrition
- Super important to read the whole recipe before you begin
- Pay attention to the ingredient list and photos for the recipe
- If possible, prep your ingredients a little before you start
- Always use a sharp knife for safety
- Use the size of pan called for in the recipe
- For savory recipes, taste and season as you go
- Buy fresh, organic ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible
SOURCE: Studio Delicious, adapted from The Food Network.
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Now that my dill plant died I don”t use dill enough – that would be wonderful with this!
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Thanks, Cynthia and Grant!
Thank you 🙂
Most delicious sounding deviled eggs EVER. I love that you make your own candied bacon. I should definitely put this on my Sunday Funday list.
Excellent!
Love it, so making it for Mother’s Day both my mom and my husband love devised eggs. Do you think I can buy candied bacon to save a bit on prep time? thanks so much for this recipe
Hey, I’ve never seen candied bacon in the store, but I’d give it a try for sure! The homemade method is really easy too!
True story. I never had candied bacon until recently. I never understood what the fuss was all about… until I TRIED IT. Putting it on deviled eggs is probably one of the most brilliant things I’ve ever heard. Trying ASAP.
I hear you! I felt the same way, and it’s amazing..:)
I just love devilled eggs but yours are next level!!!
CANDIDED BACON?!?!?!
Oh bring me these!
Thank you!
My family would go crazy over the candied bacon! Sounds amazing. We a large family function next weekend…I now know whatni’ll Be bringing! Thanks for the recipe!
Hope you like it! 🙂
These eggs look so perfect for parties and amazing people with wonderful flavors they have…love dill in my diet so this would be interesting addition too!
Great! Thanks 🙂
You can never have too many recipes for deviled eggs especially when bacon is involved! These look absolutely amazing!
Right? Thank you!
The recipe for these eggs sounds amazing! I can understand why someone would be talking about them years later. And candied bacon? I’m so trying that!
Thank you!
I haven’t had deviled eggs in years, but I looooove them. Such a great reminder that I need to make them again soon!
Excellent!
I never get sick of deviled eggs so I am totally open to 8,000 more recipes – keep them coming. This recipe looks fantastic!
Thank you 🙂