Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs
Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs balance a velvety, ultra-smooth filling with a lively kick. Tangy Dijon and rice vinegar brighten the richness, while a touch of Sriracha adds gentle heat. Quick-candied jalapeño rings bring a sweet-spicy pop that makes these perfect for brunch platters, potlucks, or elegant appetizers.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 17 minutes.
- 2
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the warm sugar syrup over the pepper rings in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
- 3
Drain the eggs and refill the pan with very cold water. Let the eggs sit in the cold water until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks to a bowl and cover the egg white halves with a damp towel while you prepare the filling.
- 5
Mash the egg yolks, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and Dijon mustard with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Stir in the rice vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Pipe the filling into the egg white halves.
- 7
Top each egg with a ring of candied pepper and chopped chives. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 170.76 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 9.48 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 8.78 g 3%
- Total Fat 10.82 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.32 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 238.33 mg High 79%
- Sodium 166.84 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 46.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 172.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 71.92 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chef John's Spiced Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 170.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Fresh Chives, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs healthy?
- Chef John's Spiced Cream-Cheese Deviled Eggs has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 170.76 calories and 9.48 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.84 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.32 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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