Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil and chill the eggs
- Place the large eggs in a Dutch oven and cover with cold water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let the eggs stand at room temperature for 12 minutes.
- Chill the eggs in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Peel them and halve lengthwise.
Make the filling
- Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Stir in half the bacon.
Fill and load the tops
- Spoon the filling into the egg whites. Top each with a small dollop of sour cream, extra shredded sharp cheddar, the remaining bacon, and the chopped fresh chives.
Chill before serving
- Chill the deviled eggs until serving for the best set topping. Keep them cold to maintain the creamy, loaded-potato feel.
Notes
Pro tip: For cleaner halves, peel the eggs under cool running water and keep the yolk filling slightly thicker so it holds its shape when spooned. Refrigerate in a covered container up to 3 days; they do not freeze well due to texture changes in the yolk mixture. For a lighter option, swap half the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt while keeping the sour cream for the tangy “loaded potato” profile.
