Classic Deviled Eggs Paprika Chives (Printable)

Tangy, creamy eggs finished with paprika and chives, easy to prepare and ideal for sharing at gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

# How to Cook:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by approximately 1 inch. Heat over medium-high until water begins to boil.
02 - Once boiling, cover the pan, remove from heat, and let eggs stand for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
03 - Drain boiling water and immediately transfer eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Gently peel the cooled eggs and slice each one lengthwise.
05 - Carefully remove yolks from the eggs. Place yolks in a mixing bowl and arrange egg whites on a serving platter.
06 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper until mixture is smooth and creamy.
07 - Using a spoon or piping bag, distribute yolk mixture evenly among the egg white halves.
08 - Sprinkle paprika and chopped chives over each filled egg.
09 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours prior to presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to play with your favorite toppings and make every batch a little different.
  • They come together so quickly—trust me, you’ll finish these long before most guests show up.
02 -
  • If you rush the boil and skip the ice bath, peeling will be a nightmare (trust me–been there, picked shell shards for ages).
  • I once used regular yellow mustard out of desperation—it’ll work, but Dijon brings unmatched zing and body.
03 -
  • Aim for eggs that are at least a week old—the shells almost slide off after boiling.
  • Use a damp paper towel to brush away stray paprika off the platter for a photo-ready finish.
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