Deviled Eggs & Bacon

Prep: 10 min 

Cook: 15 min 

Makes: 3 servings 

Calories: 186 g/serv

• Protein: 14g, (30%)
• Carb: 1g, (2%)
• Fat: 14g, (68%)

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 Tbs avocado or mayo (or 1 Tbs of each)
• 1 strip of bacon, cooked & finely chopped
• 1 Tbs sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• sprinkle of smoked paprika
• 1 Tbs lime juice (if using avocado)

Optional additions (not included in nutrition counts): finely chopped green onions, finely chopped bell peppers, finely chopped green onion

Instructions 

1. Start by boiling the eggs. Place the eggs in a medium sized pot and cover with cold water to about 1 inch above the eggs. Place the pot on high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 10-12 minutes. Drain the water out and fill the pot with ice and cold water to stop the cooking. 
2. Peel the eggs.
3. Slice the eggs in half, lengthwise, and remove the yolks into a medium bowl. Place egg white halves to the side.
4. Mash the yolks with a fork and add avocado or mayo, 2/3 of the bacon chunks, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If using avocado, be sure to include the lime juice here to prevent browning.
5. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Transfer the filling into a ziplock bag, cut the corner off the bag, and pipe into the egg whites. Alternatively, you can spoon the mixture back into the egg whites. 
7. Sprinkle with the other 1/3 of bacon, smoked paprika, and other optional toppings.