Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

5 from 6 votes

Make these Jalapeno Deviled Eggs as mild or as hot as you want by customizing the amount of seed and ribs from the fresh jalapenos.

Course: Appetizer

Servings: halves

Calories: 57kcal

Author: Good Dinner Mom

6 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
1 fresh jalapeno pepper,, minced (add seeds and ribs if you want heat)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos. These are available in mild and hot variety
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Pinch of cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 fresh sliced jalapeno pepper for garnish
Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
Chopped chives for garnish

Halve the eggs lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place in a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add jalapeno pepper and all ingredients through the black pepper. Taste and add more salt or black pepper, to taste.
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.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.