Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

5 from 10 votes

These Jalapeño Deviled Eggs take the classic appetizer and give it a fresh, spicy twist. A mix of fresh and pickled jalapeños adds bright heat, while mustard, cilantro, and a touch of cayenne create a creamy, zesty filling that wakes up any party platter. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and always the first to disappear—perfect for holidays, BBQs, game days, or anytime you want a flavorful bite that’s just a little unexpected.

Course: Appetizer

Servings: halves

Calories: 57kcal

Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

6 large hard-boiled eggs cooled and peeled
1 fresh jalapeno pepper minced (add seeds and ribs if you want heat)
3 Tbsps mayonnaise more to taste
2 Tbsps chopped pickled jalapenos or dill relish
1 Tbsps pickled jalapeno juice or pickle juice from relish
2 tsps cilantro chopped
1 tsps yellow mustard
Pinch of cayenne pepper
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 fresh sliced jalapeno pepper for garnish
Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

Halve 6 eggs lengthwise. The yolks should pop right out or you can use the thin edge of a butter knife, and place in a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add minced jalapeño, mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, pickled jalapeño juice, cilantro, mustard, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Taste and add more salt or black pepper, to taste.
6 large hard-boiled eggs, 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, 3 Tbsps mayonnaise, 2 Tbsps chopped pickled jalapenos, 1 Tbsps pickled jalapeno juice, 2 tsps cilantro, 1 tsps yellow mustard, Pinch of cayenne pepper, ½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Spoon mixture into hollowed out egg whites.
Garnish with fresh jalapeno slices, cilantro leaves and/or chopped chives. For extra color and heat, you could sprinkle more cayenne pepper over the top.
1 fresh sliced jalapeno pepper, Extra cilantro leaves, Chopped chives
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Use a butter knife. To easily remove the cooked yolks from the halved eggs, using the thin tip of a butter knife works better than a spoon or other utensil. They should pop right out.
Mash yolks until very smooth. A creamy base keeps the filling silky and pipeable—no lumps!
Start small with seasoning. Jalapeños vary in heat; taste as you go and adjust salt, pepper, and spice levels.
Chill before serving. An hour in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld and firms up the filling so it sits beautifully in the shells.
Serving tip: Garnish spicy and mild eggs differently (extra jalapeño slices or cayenne) so guests can choose easily.

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