Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Creamy yolk filling with mayo, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard nestled in tender egg whites, garnished 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

# How-To:

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 throughout the filling.
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 for garnish.
09 - Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cream cheese makes the filling unbelievably smooth and rich without being heavy.
  • They look fancy but come together with ingredients you probably already have.
  • Everyone always asks for the recipe, which makes you feel like a kitchen genius.
  • You can make them the night before and actually enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • Let the cream cheese sit out for at least 30 minutes before you start or you'll be fighting chunks in your filling forever.
  • Don't skip the ice bath because warm eggs are nearly impossible to peel cleanly.
  • Taste the filling before you pipe it, eggs can handle a lot more salt than you expect.
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of sugar to the filling to balance the tang and make the flavors pop.
  • For perfectly centered yolks, gently stir the eggs a few times during the first minute of cooking.
  • Smoked paprika instead of regular paprika adds a depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
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