These Bacon Deviled Eggs with Sweet Pickle Relish are a tasty twist on a classic appetizer. The smoky bacon and tangy sweet filling make them a crowd favorite for parties, holidays, and game day spreads.
Growing up, deviled eggs were always on the table for family gatherings, and I've carried on that tradition with my own twist. If you love the balance of creamy, smoky, and tangy flavors, this one's going to be a favorite.
What You'll Find in This Post:
- Learn how sweet pickle relish and bacon come together for a filling that's smoky, tangy, and hard to stop eating.
- Discover the best way to blend pickle relish into the filling without making it watery or overpowering the egg.
- Get tips for prepping and storing these ahead of time, plus whether they freeze.
- Fix a runny filling and other common deviled egg mistakes.
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Why You'll Love Bacon Deviled Eggs
Smoky crunch: The crispy bacon adds just the right crunch and flavor.
Tangy balance: sweet pickle relish gives the filling a pop of flavor that brightens every bite.
Easy entertaining: simple to make ahead and always a hit at gatherings.
Key Ingredients
- Eggs: hard boiled until the yolks are firm for a creamy filling base.
- Mayonnaise: makes the yolk mixture smooth and rich.
- Yellow Mustard: adds a sharp tang that brightens the flavor.
- Sweet Pickle Relish: brings a sweet and tangy bite to the filling.
- Bacon: crispy crumbles add smoky crunch and savory flavor.
- Green Onion Tops (optional): fresh garnish for a little color and mild onion taste.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Tangy twist: use dill relish instead of sweet relish for a sharper flavor.
- Lighter swap: replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Smoky vegetarian: try smoked paprika in place of bacon for meat-free smoky flavor. You could also use a cooked plant-based bacon substitute to sprinkle on top of the eggs to still get that crispy crunch.
Recipe Variations
- Cheesy filling: add shredded cheddar cheese for a richer deviled egg.
- Spicy kick: mix in hot sauce or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Bacon alternatives: use turkey bacon or crispy prosciutto for a different meaty twist.
Top Tips
- Best eggs: Older eggs peel easier than very fresh ones, so plan ahead when boiling. My Crockpot Boiled Eggs are a hands-off way to get eggs that peel clean every time.
- Crispy bacon: Make sure the bacon is crisp before crumbling for the best texture. Try making the bacon in your air fryer for the crispiest result!
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the deviled eggs so the flavors come together nicely.
Serving Suggestions
These Bacon Deviled Eggs with Sweet Pickle Relish are a great addition to a spread with Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, Creamy Clam Dip, or Pickled Green Beans. They also pair nicely with a fresh salad like my Keto Broccoli Salad.
Serving a bigger crowd? This recipe doubles or triples easily - just boil more eggs and scale the filling ingredients up together. A deviled egg tray keeps them from sliding around, but any platter with a slight lip works too.
Storage and Make-Ahead
Store deviled eggs covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To get ahead on party prep, boil and peel the eggs up to 2 days in advance and keep them whole in the fridge. The yolk filling can also be mixed and stored separately, covered, up to a day ahead. Just hold off filling the egg whites until a few hours before serving, or they can start to weep and get watery.
Deviled eggs don't freeze well - the whites turn rubbery and the filling separates once thawed, so this one's best made fresh rather than frozen ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - it adds a little sweetness and crunch that balances the richness of the mayonnaise and egg yolks. If you'd rather have more tang than sweetness, dill relish works too (see Substitutions above).
Usually too much mayonnaise or relish juice. Drain the relish well before adding it, and add the mayonnaise gradually until the filling is thick enough to hold its shape when piped.
More Deviled Egg Recipes to Try
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📖 Recipe
Bacon Deviled Eggs with Sweet Pickle Relish
Equipment
- Saucepan (for boiling eggs)
- Fork (for mashing yolks)
- Small spoon or piping bag (to fill eggs)
- Serving tray
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs hard-boiled
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion tops optional
- Salt and Pepper optional
Instructions
- Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a small bowl.
- Set the egg white portion of the eggs on a serving tray.
- Mash the yolks with a fork until the egg yolks are fine crumbs. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish. Add salt and pepper if using. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the yolk mixture to a baggie. Snip the end and pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
- Top the eggs with crumbled bacon and chopped green onion tops (if using). Refrigerate until serving.
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