Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon (Keto, Low Carb, Whole30)

These deviled eggs are simply perfect. They’re easy but a couple special ingredients (hello: butter and bacon) take them up a notch. They’re keto, low carb, Whole30, and paleo, but most of all, they’re the best deviled eggs I’ve ever had!

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Speaking of making things better, I added butter. I did it! I regret nothing! You can’t make me sorry!

Sounds weird, right? But just roll with it for a second.

Softened butter helps fortify the egg yolks, making them creamier and richer than you’ve ever tried. Don’t even doubt it! Just do it. You’ll thank me on Instagram later with a bunch of “nailed it” stickers on top of the photo showing these off to your jealous friends and fam. I’m that confident!

And the bacon? Let’s not go crazy, but just a touch of bacon on the top does a few things: it adds a little bit of crunch and needed texture, a bit of saltiness, and some smokiness that goes beautifully with these perfect deviled eggs.

Why These Deviled Eggs with Bacon Are Perfect

• A couple special ingredients make the filling creamier than ever.
• These deviled eggs are perfectly seasoned with the right amount of Dijon mustard, vinegar, and salt.
• They’re really quick and easy!
• The softened butter makes the filling creamier than ever, and it in no way tastes “buttery.”
• Little crisp pieces of bacon on top add a lovely crunch and texture, but they’re not “bacony.” Oh, and you can totally leave them off!
• Leaving the bacon off doesn’t make these perfect deviled eggs any less perfect.

What Makes These Deviled Eggs Keto?

These perfect deviled eggs are Whole30 and paleo simply because of the ingredients in the recipe. However, keto is a little more complicated! Here’s what makes them keto:

• There are 0g net carbs. Hoorah!
• There are 14g fat. They’re basically little fat bombs!
• There are 6g protein. They make a great breakfast; 4 deviled egg halves would total 12g protein, or about 10-15% of your daily total protein intake.

How to Make These Keto Deviled Eggs with Bacon

1. Start by making perfect hard-boiled eggs. My article Perfect Easy Peel Hard and Soft Boiled Eggs is all you need! Boil the eggs for 12 minutes. See the Note in the recipe for the quick and dirty. Peel the eggs when they’re chilled and slice in half.
2. Scoop all the yolks out of the egg whites into a small bowl. Mash them finely with a fork. The more they’re mashed, the smoother the filling will be.

3. Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a wide open tip or open star tip. Pipe into empty egg white halves. Alternately, use a spoon to scoop the mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with a dusting of smoked paprika and top with a couple pieces of crisp bacon.

How long do deviled eggs keep?

Deviled eggs are best served right after assembling, but you can make the filling ahead of time. Keep the filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day, maybe 2, and pipe soon before serving. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for a couple days.

Can I leave off the bacon?

Absolutely! I love the added little crunch, saltiness, and smokiness the bacon provides, but you won’t be missing out (too much!) if you leave it off.

Other Recipes You’ll Love:

• Sriracha Deviled Eggs
• Paleo Carrot Cake Cupcakes
• Quick Cauliflower Risotto with Chicken and Asparagus

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Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon (Keto, Low Carb, Whole30)

The richest, creamiest deviled eggs with a crispy, smoky touch of bacon on top! These might just be the best deviled eggs you've ever had, and they're so crazy easy and quick, too. 

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon deviled eggs, keto deviled eggs, low carb deviled eggs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 157 kcal

Author Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

• 6 hard-eggs see Note 1
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2-1 tablespoon butter softened, or ghee for Whole30
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• smoked paprika for sprinkling
• 1/2 slice bacon cut into thin pieces, cooked until crisp, and drained

Equipment Needed

• piping bag optional
• open star tip optional

Instructions

1. This recipe is very easy to increase or reduce in quantity as necessary. Use the ingredients above as your starting point. See Note 2 for quantities for 1 dozen eggs.
2. With a sharp knife, cut eggs in half. Tip: use a damp paper towel to simply wipe off excess yolk on knife between each egg. Cleaning the knife between each egg keeps the white of the deviled egg cleaner.
3. Remove all yolks and transfer to a small bowl. Mash with a fork until the yolks become the texture of small, consistent crumbs. The more you mash, the smoother the final deviled egg.
4. Stir in Dijon mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, softened butter, and salt. Adjust to taste, adding more mayonnaise, vinegar, or salt as desired.
5. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round or wide open star tip. Pipe yolk mixture into egg whites in a swirl shape. Alternately, simply evenly spoon the yolk mixture into egg whites.
6. Top with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and 1-2 small pieces of bacon.

Storing Directions

1. Serve filled deviled eggs right away. You can make the yolk filling a day ahead, but don't pipe or fill the egg whites until shortly before serving, for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Recipe Notes

Note 1
For perfect hard-boiled eggs, follow my method:

1. Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs. Choose a saucepan that will fit all eggs in one layer. Add a glug of vinegar (any kind) and a couple big pinches of salt. Bring water to a boil.
2. When the water is boiling, very gently lower eggs into saucepan. Set timer for 12 minutes.
3. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath. Let cool in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to fully cool.
4. Drain ice bath. Vigorously jiggle the bowl or pan with boiled eggs, shaking them against the sides of the vessel and one another. Toss them up an inch or so until shells are well cracked and feel almost like mesh. Peel under running water to easily flush away small stuck pieces of shell.

Read my article Perfect Easy Peel Hard and Soft Boiled Eggs for more information.

Note 2
For 1 dozen eggs, use the following quantities:

• 12 hard-boiled eggs
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• smoked paprika, for sprinkling
• 1 slice bacon, cut into thin pieces, cooked until crisp, and drained

Note 3
To make these deviled eggs Whole30, make sure the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and bacon are compliant. Make sure you use ghee instead of butter.

Nutrition Facts

Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon (Keto, Low Carb, Whole30)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 194mg 65%

Sodium 344mg 14%

Potassium 63mg 2%

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 5.8%

Calcium 2.5%

Iron 3.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.