Cut 2 slices of bacon into 12 small pieces for topping. Leave the other 2 slices whole.
4 slices bacon
Cook the bacon until the fat has rendered and it reaches your preferred crispness.
Chop the 2 whole slices of cooked bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
Slice the eggs lengthwise and remove the yolks to a medium bowl.
6 large hard boiled eggs
Using a fork, mash the egg yolks until smooth. Add the chopped bacon, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and sugar. Stir until creamy and well combined.
2 Tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish, ½ teaspoon sugar
Spoon or pipe egg yolk mixture back into egg whites.
Sprinkle it with paprika and dried parsley or dill.
¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley or dill
Garnish each egg with bacon pieces.