DIETS: LC GF KT
Serves: 24
Time: 80 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 dozen eggs, hard-boiled (Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe)
  
• 2 ounces drained jarred pimiento peppers
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
• 1 3/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon dill pickle juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste)
• 2-3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Fresh minced chives for garnish

Instructions: 

• Peel the eggs and slice in half.
  
• Carefully scoop out the yolks and put them in a medium bowl, mashing well with a fork.
  
• Make the filling by adding all remaining ingredients except bacon and chives to the bowl with the yolks.
  
• Mix until well combined, smooth & creamy.
  
• Fold in the chopped bacon.
  
• Transfer the mixture to a piping bag (or can just use a spoon).
  
• Pipe, or spoon the mixture evenly into the egg whites. 
  
• Garnish with minced chives and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  

​​Nutrition Info Per Serving:
​Calories 67
Total Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Sodium 142 mg
Potassium 55 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4 g