Deviled Eggs Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Boil the Eggs

   Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Cool and Peel

   After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Prepare the Filling

   Remove the yolks from the egg whites and place them in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork, then add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Fill the Eggs

   Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites.

5. 5

   Add Toppings

   Sprinkle bacon bits, croutons, and chopped chives on top of the filled eggs.