Ingredients
Method
Boil and chill the eggs
- Place 12 large eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 12 minutes.
- Chill the eggs in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Peel and halve lengthwise.
Make the loaded yolk filling
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and half the bacon. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Spoon the filling into the egg whites. Press lightly so the tops look full.
Top and serve
- Top each egg with a small dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on extra cheddar.
- Finish each egg with the remaining bacon and chopped chives. Chill until serving.
Notes
For the cleanest deviled-egg halves, fully cool the eggs in the ice bath before peeling. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days (flavor and texture hold well); freeze not recommended. For a lighter option, swap half the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt to keep the filling creamy with less fat.
