Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
A classic Southern appetizer gets an upgrade with creamy pimento cheese. These pimento cheese deviled eggs will fly off your party tray!
Servings 24 deviled eggs
Calories 73kcal
Ingredients
- 12 eggs hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pimentos (1 jar), chopped and drained
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash hot sauce
For Garnishing
- green onion thinly chopped
- paprika
- bacon
- pimentos chopped
Instructions
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks.
- In a mixer, food processor or large mixing bowl, combine egg yolks with mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, pimentos, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and hot sauce. Combine until smooth.
- Add filling to a piping bag (or use a spoon) and pipe into each egg.
- Garnish with chopped green onion, a dusting of paprika, bacon, and pimentos.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to personal taste. Add more hot sauce or jalapeños for spicy pimento cheese deviled eggs. More garnish ideas: a sprinkle of sea salt, sriracha, candied bacon, chives, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg