Elevate Your Appetizer Game with Chef Jennifer Puccio’s Deviled Eggs Recipe
San Francisco-based chef Jennifer Puccio, executive chef of Marlowe, The Cavalier, and Park Tavern, shares her mouthwatering deviled eggs recipe that’s sure to impress your guests. This classic recipe is packed with flavor, featuring crispy bacon, provolone, and a hint of Tabasco.
Gather Your Ingredients
To make this show-stopping appetizer, you’ll need:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- Salt
- 6 slices thin-cut bacon, cooked until very crispy
- 4 slices aged provolone, cut into 6 triangles
- 24 slices of pickled jalapeño
- Olive oil
- Minced parsley and chives for garnish
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper for seasoning
Cooking the Eggs
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil, then gently lower the eggs into the water and return to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, removing one egg to test for doneness. The yolks should be just cooked through. Remove the eggs from the water and cool them under running water until cold.
Preparing the Filling
Peel the eggs, removing a small slice from either end to help them stand upright. Save the white bits in a bowl, then cut the eggs in half through the equator. Remove the yolks and add them to the bowl with the white bits. Use a whisk to break up the whites and yolks with a stabbing motion, until they’re the size of large peas.
Assembling the Deviled Eggs
Add enough mayonnaise to the yolks to make them creamy but still hold their shape. Mix in the remaining ingredients, seasoning with salt to taste. Fill the egg white halves generously, making sure the filling rises 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the top of the whites. You may not have enough filling to fill all the whites.
The Finishing Touches
Top each egg with a slice of jalapeño, a two-inch piece of bacon, and a slice of provolone. Warm the deviled eggs in a 450°F oven until the cheese just starts to melt. Transfer them to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining ingredients.
Get ready to wow your guests with this decadent deviled eggs recipe!
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