Southern-Style BLT Deviled Eggs
SNACKS
Per serving (2 halves): NET CARBS: 1.5 g | Total carbs: 2.0 g | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar alcohols: 1.0 g | Fat: 14 g | Protein: 7 g | Calories: ~160.
Pop the pale yolks into a large bowl and hit them with a heavy scoop of Duke's mayonnaise, rescuing the classic snack by swapping the commercial relish and its high-fructose corn syrup for a clever mix of tangy dill and a pinch of keto sweetener. By folding in shattered bacon and topping it with fresh tomato and a crisp leaf of lettuce, we turn a simple egg into a bite-sized BLT. Snip the corner off a Ziploc bag, pipe the filling high, and beat the ten-minute timer.
Before you start
Keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge.
To strictly meet the 10-minute active prep time budget on a busy weeknight, rely on pre-boiled eggs from your Sunday meal prep.
Ingredients
- eggs6 large
- full-fat mayonnaise3 tbsp
- yellow mustard1 tbsp
- dill pickle relish1 1/2 tbsp
- granular erythritol-monk fruit blend1/4 tsp
- thick-cut sugar-free bacon2 slices
- kosher salt1/4 tsp
- freshly cracked black pepper1/4 tsp
- cherry tomatoes6 small
- baby arugula leaves12 small
- smoked paprika1 pinch
Method
- 01
Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
Gently pop the yolks out into a medium mixing bowl, and arrange the empty egg white halves on a serving platter.
- 02
Mash the egg yolks thoroughly into a fine crumble.
Using a fork, mash the yolks completely before introducing the liquids to prevent a lumpy filling. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, erythritol-monk fruit blend, salt, and black pepper, stirring vigorously until the mixture is rich, smooth, and fluffy.
- 03
Fold in half of the crumbled bacon.
Reserve the remaining half of the crispy bacon to be used as a crunchy garnish on top.
- 04
Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
Transfer the filling into a small zip-top plastic bag, squeeze the air out, and snip a half-inch opening off a bottom corner. Swiftly pipe the filling evenly into the twelve egg white halves to save time and guarantee a striking presentation.
- 05
Garnish and serve.
Press a small arugula leaf and two cherry tomato quarters into the top of each piped egg, then sprinkle with the reserved bacon and a light dusting of smoked paprika.
Notes
Why this swap?
Traditional Southern deviled eggs demand sweet pickle relish, but commercial brands are packed with high fructose corn syrup. Swapping in dill relish mixed with a quarter teaspoon of an erythritol-monk fruit blend perfectly replicates the sweet-tangy Southern profile, saving you roughly 4g of net carbs per serving and avoiding processed syrups.
Check your labels on the bacon.
The meat aisle is a minefield of hidden sugars, and most commercial bacon is cured with brown sugar. Seek out brands explicitly labeled sugar-free, like Pederson's or US Wellness, to keep hidden carbs out of your daily budget.
The 10-Minute Secret.
Peeling eggs is the enemy of fast prep. Shock your eggs in an ice bath immediately after boiling. The sudden temperature drop pulls the membrane away from the shell, allowing the shell to slide off effortlessly under cold running water.
Don't apologize for fat.
The combination of full-fat mayonnaise and pork fat from the bacon creates a highly satiating lipid profile. This is the natural advantage of keto cooking—fat carries the flavor, keeping you full long after the morning rush.
From Keto 10 Minute Meals.