PIMIENTO CHEESE DEVILED EGGS

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Basic deviled eggs never saw these bold, cheesy new kids coming! Wow guests at your next party with these creamy, spicy beauties.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1 block (4 oz) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons chopped pimientos (from 4-oz jar)
2 tablespoons chopped Old El Paso™ pickled jalapeño slices
1 green onion, thinly sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated

Steps:

Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Slip out yolks from 4 eggs, and mash with fork in large bowl; discard remaining yolks, or reserve for another use.
Add cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and red pepper. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the pimientos, the jalapeño slices and green onion whites.
Fill egg whites with pimiento cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, top with remaining tablespoon of pimientos and green onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g