This year was a bit different...as I was able to see the parade in person! We braved the cold and massive crowds to make our way towards 34th street. It was worth every moment to see the Pillsbury Dough Boy floating down the streets of Manhattan!
Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is rapidly floating towards us (pun intended). This means holiday parties around every corner...which also means you need a yummy h'orderve ready to make at a moments notice. I wanted to share one of my favorites that has proven to be a crowd pleaser every time- it's spicy and cheesy, with hints of bacon!
Spicy Bacon Deviled Eggs
(yields 12 eggs)
Ingredients:
6 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved
1/4 cup finely grated sharp cheese (I used parmigiano reggiano mixed with sharp cheddar)
1/3 cup loosely packed mayonnaise (Regina measurements- 3 large blobs)
2 slices of bacon, cooked and diced. Reserve bacon drippings
2 teaspoons of reserved bacon fat
1 teaspoon of hot sauce or Sriracha chili sauce (more or less according to desired spiciness)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional- garnish with extra diced bacon
Directions:
1. Hard boil eggs:
Every chef I know has a different way of hard boiling eggs. I learned this method in culinary school and find it works best for me...Lower room temperature eggs into boiling water (use a spider). Slightly decrease temperature and allow the eggs to simmer for 15 minutes. Immediately cool in cold water and peel under running cold water.
2. After peeling eggs, cut in half and scoop out yokes into a medium bowl. Gently mash yokes with a fork.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix with a hand blender. This creates a smooth creamy texture.
4. Fill egg whites with egg yolk mixture using a either a spoon or pastry bag with decorative tip.
I hope you and your fellow party guests enjoy!
Yum! Looks good, would be a wonderful thing to bring to a party this holiday season! Thanks for the post! =D
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