BLT Deviled Eggs Bacon Crumbles (Printable)

Creamy yolks with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and chives deliver flavorful bites for gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

07 - 3 slices thick-cut bacon
08 - 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, finely diced
09 - 1/2 cup finely shredded romaine lettuce
10 - 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

# How-To:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water.
02 - Peel eggs and slice each in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Set egg white halves aside.
03 - Mash yolks together with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool. Crumble bacon finely.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk filling evenly into the hollow of each egg white half.
06 - Top each filled egg with a sprinkle of shredded lettuce, diced grape tomatoes, crispy bacon crumbles, and chives if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy bacon and fresh veggies add texture and flavor you don’t expect in classic deviled eggs.
  • They disappear fast at gatherings because each bite tastes like a mini sandwich—without any bread.
02 -
  • If you rush the egg cooling or skip peeling under running water, you’ll end up with ragged whites that look sad on the platter.
  • Patting both tomatoes and bacon dry keeps your toppings crisp and prevents soggy deviled eggs—a lifesaver for leftovers.
03 -
  • Don’t skip crumbling bacon ahead—rushed chopping leads to uneven bites.
  • Piping the filling instead of spooning makes them look party-ready, even if you’re serving family.
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