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Jalapeño Popper Smoked Eggs

Savory Jalapeño Popper Smoked Eggs to Ignite Your Taste Buds

Jalapeño Popper Smoked Eggs are a delicious Tex-Mex twist on classic deviled eggs, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Ice Bath Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 eggs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 12 pieces Eggs Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Roast during the last 15 minutes of smoking.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Fully softened.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Duke’s or Hellmann’s recommended.
  • 4 slices Bacon Provides crunch; can substitute with smoked turkey.
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Yellow or Dijon.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for less heat.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives For topping.
  • to taste Additional Jalapeño or Smoked Paprika For aesthetics.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ice Bath Container
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Smoking and Filling
  1. Preheat your smoker to 102°C (215°F) using fruit woods like apple, cherry, or pecan.
  2. Smoke the eggs for 65–70 minutes until they have a light golden hue.
  3. Add a whole jalapeño to the smoker during the last 15 minutes.
  4. Immerse the eggs in an ice bath for about 15 minutes to stop the cooking.
  5. Carefully peel the smoked eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
  6. Mash the yolks and mix with cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  7. Fold in the smoked jalapeño and crispy bacon bits, saving some for garnishing.
  8. Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture generously.
  9. Garnish with reserved jalapeño slices, bacon, smoked paprika, and fresh chives. Serve on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Jalapeño Popper Smoked Eggs are gluten-free and can be customized to personal taste preferences. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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