Sweet and Spicy Pepper Jelly Deviled Eggs


🌶️🥚 Sweet and Spicy Pepper Jelly Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1½ tbsp cream cheese, softened (extra creamy secret)
  • 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2–3 tbsp sweet & spicy pepper jelly (plus more for topping)
  • Salt, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Chives or green onions
  • Smoked paprika
  • Jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Hard-boil the eggs
    • Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water.
    • Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat.
    • Let sit 10–12 minutes.
    • Transfer to ice water, peel once cool.
  2. Prep the filling
    • Slice eggs in half lengthwise.
    • Remove yolks and mash until smooth.
    • Mix in mayo, cream cheese, Dijon, pepper jelly, and salt.
  3. Fill the eggs
    • Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.
  4. Top it off
    • Add a small dollop of pepper jelly on each egg.
    • Finish with garnishes of choice.

🔥 Heat Control Tips

  • Mild: use mostly sweet pepper jelly
  • Medium: sweet & spicy jelly + pinch of cayenne
  • Hot: mix in minced pickled jalapeños or hot pepper jelly

💡 Party Pro Moves

  • Make the filling a day ahead (store separately).
  • Fill eggs 1–2 hours before serving for best texture.
  • Serve slightly chilled—not ice cold—for max flavor.
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