Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat. Cover. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain the water and fill pot with ice and water. Let stand 15+ minutes.
Peel the eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Place all yolks plus one whole egg into a food processor or in a mixing bowl. Blend until crumbly or mash with a fork until crumbly. Add mayo, relish, mustard, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. See photos above to check for texture and consistency.
Spoon the filling evenly into each egg white. Top with paprika and chives and sliced gherkins, if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
It is not recommended to freeze these.
For no mayo, use greek yogurt, sour cream, or a mix of both (our favorite) as a substitute.
See our variations section above for some fun ideas of how to make these eggs more interesting! These are a great basic deviled egg recipe and have so much room for experimentation.
Use our boiled egg directions for all your boiled egg needs. They turn out perfect every time!
Try these with ¼ pound cooked and chopped bacon for a delicious twist.