Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Printer version)

Creamy, tangy egg halves with a smooth yolk filling enhanced by cream cheese and Dijon mustard, finished 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

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese makes the filling unbelievably silky and rich without feeling heavy.
  • They hold up beautifully on a platter for hours without weeping or looking sad.
  • Everyone always asks what makes them taste so much better than usual.
  • You can make them the night before and actually enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is not fully softened, you will end up with lumpy filling no matter how hard you mix.
  • Older eggs peel infinitely better than fresh ones, buy them a week ahead if you can.
  • Do not skip the ice bath or you will get that ugly gray-green ring around the yolks.
  • Season the filling more than you think you should, the bland whites need that punch.
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of sugar to the filling to balance the tang and make the flavors sing.
  • Pipe the filling in a swirl for a bakery-pretty look that takes zero extra effort.
  • If you are making a huge batch, boil the eggs in shifts so they cook evenly.
  • Wipe your knife clean between cuts for perfectly smooth halves every time.
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