Ingredients
Eggs
- 12 eggs
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise (full fat and organic)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (full fat)
- 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red hot sauce (optional)
Garnish & Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chives (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the eggs: If you have leftover boiled eggs, peel them and separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
- Boil the eggs: If eggs are not pre-boiled, place them in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let them sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes using residual heat. Then pour off the water and transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool. Alternatively, boil eggs for 7 minutes and cool under cold running water.
- Peel and separate: Once cooled, peel the eggs. Add the egg yolks to a food processor.
- Chop the whites: Place the egg whites in a medium bowl. Add half of them to the food processor, and finely chop the remaining whites to keep in the bowl for texture.
- Make it creamy: To the food processor with yolks and some whites, add mayonnaise, cream cheese, stone ground mustard, white wine vinegar, and optional hot sauce. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Stir together: Transfer the creamy mixture to the bowl with chopped egg whites. Season with salt and pepper, add chopped chives, and gently mix everything together to combine texture and flavor.
- Transfer to serving bowl: Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle paprika or cayenne pepper on top for color and a bit of heat.
- Garnish: Garnish with additional chopped chives for a fresh herbal note.
- Store if needed: If not serving immediately, store the dip covered in an airtight container in the fridge or cover the serving bowl with plastic wrap. Add paprika and chives just before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled with crackers, vegetables, or bread and enjoy this creamy deviled eggs dip.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise and cream cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and spice according to your preference or omit for a milder dip.
- Use fresh chives for garnish and inside the dip to add a subtle onion flavor.
- Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
- This dip makes a great party appetizer or snack and can be prepared a day ahead.
- Make sure to store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American