# Pasta-Stuffed Deviled Eggs The Innovative Deviled Egg Recipe Incorporates Mac and Cheese and Bacon By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deviled-egg-recipe References: [thefoodinmybeard](http://www.thefoodinmybeard.com/recipe/mac-cheese-deviled-eggs/) This deviled egg recipe combines the protein-packed snack with mac and cheese. From The Food in my Beard, the Mac and Cheese Deviled Eggs are a mashup appetizer that is sure to impress. After making [cheesy macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5cheese-mac-cheese) and hard boiling the eggs, the yolks are mixed into the pasta with chives and paprika. Then the mixture is stuffed back into the halved eggs and topped with bacon "sails." Food blogger Dan Whalen explains the deviled egg recipe does result in a lot of leftover macaroni and cheese, but that can easily be enjoyed as lunch at another time. He also describes the snacks as "a perfect melding of mac and cheese and also deviled eggs. They taste like both things and neither one overpowers!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mac and Cheese Fusion:** Opportunity for creating innovative recipes that combine mac and cheese with other dishes, such as deviled eggs. - **Mashup Appetizers:** Potential for creating unique appetizer recipes by combining different ingredients or flavors. - **Creative Egg Preparations:** Space for experimenting with new ways to prepare and present deviled eggs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food manufacturers or restaurants to develop and market creative mac and cheese fusion products or menu items. - **Catering and Events:** Potential for catering services to offer unique mashup appetizers at events or parties. - **Food Blogging and Recipe Development:** Space for food bloggers and recipe developers to showcase and share creative egg preparations, attracting a niche audience interested in innovative dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thick Mac and Cheese Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-macaroni-dish.md) - [Simplistic Pasta Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-ingredient-mac.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Festive Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigs-in-blankets-mac-cheese.md) - [Viral Macaroni Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Protein-Packed Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese.md) - [Poblano Pepper Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-poblano-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Deviled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-deviled-egg.md) - [Spiced Apple Macaroni Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-1.md)