Step 1

Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise.

Step 2

Remove the yolks with a spoon. Set aside the egg whites on a platter for later.

Step 3

Place the yolks in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 4

Mash the yolks with a fork.

Step 5

Add the mayonnaise, the pickle juice, the mustard, the salt, the black pepper, and the garlic powder and mix together until creamy.

Step 6

Mix in the diced pickles.

Step 7

Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the egg mixture into each egg white half.

Step 8

Garnish the top with a generous sprinkling of the paprika and the crispy bacon pieces.

Step 9

Serve.