Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Creamy, tangy deviled eggs with a rich filling of yolks, mayo, cream cheese, and Dijon, 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 - Black pepper to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

→ Garnish

11 - Paprika for garnish
12 - Fresh chives, chopped 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 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. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese makes the filling impossibly smooth and rich without being heavy.
  • They look impressive but come together in under an hour, even if you're new to deviled eggs.
  • You can make them the night before and they taste even better after the flavors have had time to meld.
  • Everyone has a deviled egg opinion, and this version always wins people over.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath or your yolks will turn that grayish-green color, and while it's harmless, it doesn't look nearly as appetizing.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is truly softened to room temperature, or you'll end up with lumps no amount of mashing can fix.
  • Taste the filling before you pipe it into the whites, because once it's in there, adjusting the seasoning becomes a whole ordeal.
03 -
  • Add the eggs to cold water before boiling so they heat gradually and cook more evenly, reducing the chance of cracked shells.
  • For the smoothest filling, press the yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve after mashing, it takes an extra minute but makes them silky.
  • If you want to get fancy, swap the paprika for smoked paprika or even a tiny pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick.
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