Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Print Version)

Creamy yolk filling with mayo, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard nestled in tender whites, topped with paprika and chives.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 12 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Pepper to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

→ Garnish

11 - Paprika for garnish
12 - Extra chopped chives for garnish

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
03 - Gently crack, peel, and rinse eggs under running water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
04 - Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set egg whites aside.
05 - Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
06 - Fold in the chopped chives until evenly distributed.
07 - Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture using a piping bag or small spoon.
08 - Sprinkle paprika and extra chives over the filled eggs.
09 - Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cream cheese makes the filling impossibly smooth and luscious, almost like a savory mousse.
  • They look fancy but come together in under an hour, perfect for last minute gatherings.
  • Everyone from kids to grandparents reaches for seconds without hesitation.
02 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature or you'll fight lumps no matter how hard you mash.
  • Don't skip the ice bath after boiling, it's the difference between yolks that are creamy yellow and ones with that grey green ring.
  • Taste the filling before piping it into the whites, seasoning is personal and you want it perfect for your palate.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag with a star tip to create swirls that look bakery perfect and impress every time.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, use a zip top bag with the corner snipped off, it works just as well.
  • Chill the platter before arranging the eggs so they stay cold longer at room temperature events.
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