Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Print Version)

Indulge in these rich, tangy deviled eggs, featuring a luscious filling of whipped yolks, cream cheese, and Dijon. An easy crowd-pleasing snack.

# Components:

→ 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 fresh chives, for garnish

# Method:

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. Gently crack, peel, and rinse eggs under running water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
03 - Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set egg whites aside.
04 - 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.
05 - Fold in the chopped chives until evenly distributed throughout the yolk mixture.
06 - Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture using a piping bag or small spoon.
07 - Sprinkle paprika and extra chives over the filled eggs. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese makes the filling impossibly silky while cutting through the richness just enough
  • These disappear faster than any appetizer Ive ever made, leaving actual empty platters
02 -
  • The ice bath step isn't optional, it's what prevents that unappetizing green-gray ring from forming around the yolk
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends infinitely better than cold, so pull it out while the eggs boil
03 -
  • If your yolks have that greenish-gray ring, you overcooked them—try 11 minutes next time instead of 12
  • Wipe your knife between every few eggs to keep the whites pristine and free of yellow smears
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