Avocado Deviled Eggs With Bacon

ByLisa April 10, 2024October 20, 2024

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These delicious Avocado Deviled Eggs are a favorite for parties, tailgating or any other occasion. Made with a smooth and creamy avocado filling and topped with savory bacon and blue cheese, they’re a fun, flavorful twist on the classic deviled egg recipe.

Originally published January 2019 – Updated April 2024

A plate of deviled eggs garnished with bacon and crumbled cheese.

Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe

Deviled eggs are one of those side dishes that I’ll make for just about any gathering. They make the perfect Super Bowl food, an awesome appetizer for cookouts, and are such an easy dish for potlucks.

It doesn’t hurt that everyone loves them so much. Just between us, I may be a little competitive (okay, I’m VERY competitive). I want my appetizer to be the favorite and nothing disappears faster than deviled eggs!

Usually, these easy deviled eggs are my go-to (or for the holidays, these festive Rosemary Deviled Eggs). But I thought these avocados would add a delicious flavor and texture to the egg filling. I was right! Topped with bacon and blue cheese crumbles, these are serious next-level deviled eggs!

A halved avocado with one half filled with a boiled egg topped with crumbled cheese, on a white surface with scattered bacon

Why We Love This Recipe

Avocado twist: Though you can never go wrong with traditional deviled eggs, mashed avocado adds extra creaminess and flavor to the filling.
Easy to prepare: Once you’ve boiled the eggs, you just make the filling, add it to the egg whites, and they’re ready to serve!
Easy to customize: It’s so easy to switch these up by adding any seasoning or herb you like. Or you can check out some of my delicious options below.

Ingredients

Hard boiled eggs
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard
Fresh avocado
Lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon crumbles
Blue cheese crumbles

For the full list of ingredients, see the recipe card below.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs with Avocado

Step 1. First, cut the hard boiled eggs in half and place egg yolks in a large bowl.

Step 2. Add mayo, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

Tip: I love saving time by buying the hard-boiled eggs in my grocery store’s deli section.

A bowl with egg yolks next to avocados and other ingredients for deviled eggs

Ingredients for avocado deviled eggs in white bowl

Step 3. Mix well, either by hand or with a stand mixer. Be sure you mash the mixture with a fork at the end to be sure it’s smooth enough to flow through the piping tip.

Step 4. Add the yolk mixture to a piping bag and pipe the filling into the egg whites.

A bowl of freshly made avocado mixture with a wooden spoon on a kitchen counter.

A halved avocado with a deviled egg and a piping bag filled with deviled egg mixture

Step 5. Top with bacon and blue cheese and enjoy!

A plate of deviled eggs topped with bacon crumbles and spices.

How To Store Leftovers

These eggs must be kept in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. They do not freeze well.

Keep in mind that since the filling is made using avocado, these deviled eggs are best eaten the same day or the next day. Even with the lime juice, the avocado will darken the longer it sits.

Tips for the Best Hard Boiled Eggs

If you follow these steps, your eggs will turn out perfect every time:

Place the eggs in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water, with at least an inch of water above the eggs.
Gradually bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer.
Cooking time:
- For soft-boiled eggs (runny yolk), simmer for 4-6 minutes.
- For medium-boiled eggs (partially set yolk), simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- For hard-boiled eggs (fully set yolk), simmer for 12–14 minutes (best for this recipe).
To make them easy to peel, transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl filled with ice and cold water.
Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface, then roll to crack the shell. Peel starting from the wider end. There is a little air pocket at that end that helps the peeling to release.
Rinse the peeled eggs under cool running water to remove any remaining shell.

A plate of deviled eggs topped with crumbled bacon and blue cheese.

Variations and Add-ins

Spicy deviled eggs: Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to add some heat.

Guacamole spin: To make the avocado filling taste more like guacamole, you can add some finely diced red onion, sundried tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Seafood stuffed: Boiled shrimp or crab taste amazing with these eggs. You can gently fold in some lump crab meat and then top each egg with a small boiled shrimp.

Other seasonings: Feel free to experiment with other seasonings, like onion powder or garlic powder. Tahini is an awesome seasoning for the filling.

Avocado deviled eggs garnished with crumbled cheese and bacon on a white surface.

FAQs

Can I make deviled eggs without mayo?

Sure. Instead of mayo, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Can I make these eggs in advance?

You can boil the eggs up to several days in advance. You can make the filling and add it to the eggs the night before you serve them. But for best results, wait to add the bacon on top right before serving so that it will still be crispy.

Do I have to use a piping bag?

Using a piping bag with a tip will give you a pretty design, but you can also add the filling with a regular teaspoon.

What’s a tasty way to use leftovers?

You can make egg salad by dicing everything up and adding it to toast or lettuce wraps.

Halved avocado with seed visible and topped with feta cheese on a wooden surface.

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A plate of deviled eggs topped with blue cheese and bacon bits.

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