Smoked Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs



I know you're probably thinking I've gone off the deep end with smoking deviled eggs.  Well, if you give them a try I think you'll be sold on the idea and the flavor.  I think even regular deviled eggs would benefit from having the egg whites smoked a bit.

Hardboiled egg whites ready for the smoke

I got the idea from a post on Facebook in a group I belong to called Grill Beast VIP.  The fellow that did it posted a video and his final result looked good.  I've never met Rob except through his videos and pictures of his cooks.  We've also had some back and forth in the group.  I'd say he's a pretty good griller/smoker and seems like a good guy to have as a neighbor.  Here is his video:  Rob Tuffy's Hickory Smoked Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs

Egg whites in the smoke


Naturally, I had to do it a bit different mostly due to ingredients on hand versus what he used.  He used chipotle mayonnaise and I didn't feel like going to the store.  So I used regular mayonnaise and some of my homemade chipotle powder.  I think I got more kick in mine that way.

Out of the smoke and ready to fill

We were going to take some deviled eggs when we went to visit our granddaughter.  We had plenty of eggs of the right age so the good wife and I each made a  batch.  We ended up taking half of each to the kids and we kept the other half for our own consumption.  The boy was at work when we got there and his wife scarfed down two of the chipotle deviled eggs right quick.  Then when the boy got home they pretty well finished them up.  So much for making them last.  The regular deviled eggs didn't last very long either.  Yes, the boy has a thing for deviled eggs.

Freshly made smoked bacon chipotle deviled eggs

I will say one thing about the eggs.  Older eggs are preferred because they are easier to peel after being hard boiled.  

Smoked Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs

6 large eggs, hard boiled

6-8 slices of bacon, fried crispy

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Chipotle powder, optional

Smoked Paprika, optional

salt, optional

After peeling, slice the eggs in half and put the yolks in a bowl.  Put the whites on a smoker using wood with a light flavored smoke like a fruit wood, you can use a grill set up for indirect cooking.  Smoke to desired level and let cool.  Mash the yolks and add the chipotle mayonnaise until you get a good consistency.  Crumble up the bacon and add most to the yolk mixture keeping some to top the eggs with.  Stir the bacon into the mixture.  Taste and add salt if necessary.  Stuff the smoked egg whites with the yolk mixture.  Garnish the top with the reserved bacon crumbles and chipotle powder or paprika if desired.  Serve immediately or chill and serve.

Smoked bacon chipotle deviled eggs and regular deviled eggs

I used Crepe Myrtle wood for the smoke since it has a nice floral note.  I will let the egg whites stay in the smoke a bit longer next time or use a wood with a stronger smoke.  I think the smoke flavor could have been a bit more pronounced without detracting from the overall flavor and I think a darker egg white would have been more visually striking.  These were crazy good and I think there are other flavor combinations that would do well with a smoked deviled egg.

Give these deviled eggs a go and see for yourself.  I think you'll like them.  Let me know what you think.

Update:  I made another batch using hickory wood for smoke and did a full dozen eggs.  I used most of a pound of bacon and had a couple of slices leftover.  The hickory definitely gave a more pronounced smoke flavor and color.

Hickory smoked bacon chipotle deviled eggs

You really need to give these a try.

Uncle T