Turkey deviled eggs are a delicious and fun snack that everyone will love! These adorable hors d'oeuvres are a tasty twist on a classic deviled egg recipe, with turkey bacon tails and little bell pepper beaks.

sticking a bacon piece in the boiled egg

Add some serious cuteness to the snack table with these turkey deviled eggs!

Tender hardboiled eggs are loaded with an irresistibly creamy, smoky paprika egg yolk filling. They have turkey bacon tails and bell pepper beaks, so every bite also has a delicious bit of crunchiness! We like to give the turkeys little peppercorns or dots of mayo as eyes for an extra cute factor.

You can even make the hardboiled eggs in advance to save some time. Then cook the bacon, mix up the filling, and assemble the turkeys in less than 20 minutes.

This recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks, and as a game day snack. And who wouldn't love a deviled egg turkey as a Thanksgiving or holiday appetizer?

Serve a platter at your next party and watch guests gobble gobble them!

Ingredients

Hard boiled eggs. Cooked, cooled, and peeled. Large eggs are best and easiest to work with.

Turkey bacon. Savory, lightly salty and sweet. It crisps up well and is perfect for making turkey tails!

Mayo. Binds the egg yolks with mustard and vinegar for a creamy and rich filling.

Dijon mustard. Tangy and flavorful, a bit of mustard adds an elevated flavor to the snack.

Apple cider vinegar. Sweet, tart, and deliciously acidic.

Paprika. Essential for true turkey deviled eggs. It adds the iconic smoky taste and red color. There are several different varieties of paprika, like domestic or smoked. Choose whichever you prefer.

Salt and pepper. Must-have spices in most savory dishes.

Bell pepper. Your choice of red, green, yellow or orange peppers. I personally like red bell pepper for the turkey beaks.

mixing egg yolks with mayo and musturd — mix yolk with mayo, mustard and apple cider vinegar

How to make turkey deviled eggs

Boil eggs for 10 minutes and place in the icy water. Let it cool and peel, it should be very easy. Cut each egg in half and scoop the yolk out and transfer to the small bowl.

Add mayo, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and seasoning to the owl with yolks. Mash and stir really well. You can also add chopped cooked turkey bacon crumbs to the mixture.

Scoop small amount of yolk mixture and put in each egg white. That's your deviled egg, ready to go. But we are going to do something more.

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Cook turkey bacon on a hot skillet and let cool in a piece of paper towel. Slice it in about 1 inch stripes and stick on one side of the egg. That's going to be a turkey tail.

filling hard egg whites with the yellow mixture — fill egg whites with the mixture

Grab a red bell pepper and cut out few tiny turkey beaks. Use tweezers if needed to place them on the other side of the deviled egg. Add couple black peppercorns for the eyes and your deviled turkeys are ready to serve for kids and adults.

What makes a deviled egg a deviled egg

The "devil" in the dish's name comes from paprika sprinkled in and on top of the eggs.

This distinct spice gives the egg yolk filling a slight red color and smoky flavor. And an extra dash on top of the eggs really makes the color and tastiness pop!

Note: add as much paprika as you like. I just sprinkled it in the end and didn't mix it in to the egg yolk mixture.

Why do you add vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is the secret ingredient for super tangy and tasty eggs.

The acid cuts through the richness of the yolk filling. It also brings together the mild egg whites and salty bacon. Although you can technically omit the vinegar, the balance of flavors will lean more on the heavy side.

turkey deviled eggs on a parchment paper

Frequently asked questions

Should deviled eggs be served cold?

You can serve the dish when they are freshly made and at room temperature. However, I think turkey deviled eggs are best when cold. Place them in the fridge after assembling and before guests arrive just to give them a slight chill before serving.

Also, briefly chilling the eggs will let them last longer at room temperature. Once you have set out the hors d'oeuvres , eat within 2-3 hours or transfer back to the fridge.

Are deviled eggs healthy for you?

Hardboiled eggs are a delicious, fairly lean source of protein and healthy fats. But adding mayo does increase the calories.

On the other hand, turkey bacon is a lean protein - so when you compare to other deviled egg recipes with pork bacon this is a slightly healthier alternative.

Can I make this recipe without turkey bacon?

Absolutely! Swap turkey for pork bacon or meatless plant-based bacon, if you prefer. Or omit bacon entirely for a classic simple deviled egg recipe.

Is it better to make the eggs day before or day of?

I like to make the hard boiled eggs a day before I plan to serve. Let the boiled eggs cool completely; keep the shells on and store in the refrigerator.

Then they are ready to go and easy to peel when you want to assemble!

Storage

You can store deviled eggs that look like turkey in the fridge for up to four days. Try to eat them sooner because they are most delicious when fresh. Place them in a single layer in the air tight container.

Beaks can stay attached but remove the bacon tails and store them next to eggs to maximize storing space.

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Turkey Deviled Eggs

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

6 hard boiled eggs
3 strips turkey bacon
3 tablespoon mayo
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider (optionally)
salt and pepper to taste, paprika
red bell pepper, for beaks

Instructions

Cut eggs in half and scoop all the yolks in to the small bowl. Add vinegar, salt, pepper, mayo and mustard. Mix well.
Cook turkey bacon. Chop one strip in tiny little pieces and add to the mixture. Slice the rest of bacon in about two inch thin strips, That will be turkey tails.
Now assemble the little turkeys. Create tails out of bacon, cut beaks out of bell pepper. The eyes could me made using a drop of mayo and a piece of bacon (pupil) or just stick black peppercorns.

Notes

You can store turkey deviled eggs in the fridge for up to four days. Try to eat them sooner because they are most delicious when fresh. Place them in a single layer in the air tight container.

Beaks can stay attached but remove the bacon tails and store them next to eggs to maximize storing space.

Bacon tails can be substituted to bell pepper tails.

Turkey bacon can be switched with regular pork bacon in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g