Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil, cool, and prep the eggs
- Place large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water, then bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 12 minutes.
- Chill the eggs in an ice bath for 10 minutes, then peel and halve lengthwise. Keep the yolks for mixing and arrange the whites cut-side up for filling.
Mix the deviled egg filling
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Fold in half the bacon for a loaded baked potato flavor.
Fill and top
- Spoon the filling into the egg whites, mounding slightly for each half. Top each with a small dollop of sour cream, extra shredded sharp cheddar, and the remaining bacon.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh chives over the top. Chill until serving.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, mash the yolks thoroughly before folding in the bacon so no dry bits remain. Refrigerate deviled eggs in an airtight container for up to 3 days; they freeze poorly due to texture changes. For a lighter option, swap mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt while keeping sour cream for the classic tang.
