Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Printable version)

Creamy, tangy egg halves filled with a smooth yolk mixture and finished with paprika and fresh chives.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 guide:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Cream cheese makes the filling impossibly smooth and luxurious without being heavy.
  • They look impressive but take less than an hour from start to finish.
  • The garlic and onion powder add depth that keeps people guessing what makes them so good.
  • Perfect for meal prep since they actually taste better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip the ice bath or you'll end up with that gross green ring around the yolks and rubbery whites.
  • Softening the cream cheese is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese will leave you with a lumpy filling no matter how hard you stir.
  • Older eggs really do peel better, if yours are fresh consider buying them a week ahead.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the filling to balance the tang and round out the flavors.
  • Use a melon baller to scoop out the yolks cleanly without tearing the whites.
  • If your filling is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of pickle juice for extra flavor and the perfect consistency.
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