I would definitely omit the salt next time and probably the potato flakes. The flakes made the consistency too stiff and dry, I prefer the filling more creamy. Not bad, but taking out these two things might make them much tastier.
Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs
Instant potato flakes give the filling body. You can prepare this a day ahead; cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Crumble leftover egg yolks over a spinach salad.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed egg halves)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 83
- Calories from fat: 40%
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 8.8g
- Carbohydrate: 3.2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 127mg
- Iron: 0.7mg
- Sodium: 295mg
- Calcium: 23mg
Ingredients
- 8 hard-cooked large eggs, shelled
- 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked medium shrimp, peeled and chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Preparation
- Cut eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks. Place 4 yolks in a medium bowl; reserve remaining yolks for another use. Add potato flakes and next 6 ingredients (through red pepper) to yolks; stir well. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Spoon about 1 rounded tablespoon shrimp mixture into each egg white half. Sprinkle with bacon.
Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Eggs
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free
- OCCASION: Spring, Easter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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