serrano, pickled okra, and bacon deviled eggs

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Rochester, NY
Updated on Jun 1, 2026

A Southern-inspired twist on classic deviled eggs. Crispy bacon, tangy pickled okra, and fresh serrano peppers add crunch, heat, and flavor.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs, hard cooked and peeled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or miracle whip)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 tablespoons pickled okra brine
  • 3 pods of pickled okra, very finely minced (save extra to slice for garnish)
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until maximum crispiness and crumbled
  • 1 fresh serrano pepper, very thinly sliced into rounds
  • smoked paprika, for a final dusting
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make serrano, pickled okra, and bacon deviled eggs

  • Step 1
    Prep the Eggs: Slice your peeled, hard-cooked eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks into a medium mixing bowl and arrange the empty whites onto a serving platter.
  • Step 2
    Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork until no large lumps remain. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, and the pickled okra brine.
  • Step 3
    Stir the finely minced pickled okra and half of the crumbled bacon into the yolk mixture. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Transfer the yolk mixture into a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the filling generously into the cavity of each egg white.
  • Step 5
    Top each finished egg with a round slice of pickled okra, a shard of the remaining bacon, and one thin slice of serrano pepper. Give the whole platter a light dusting of smoked paprika. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes before serving so the flavors can fully blend.

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Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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