# Components:
→ Filling
02 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
09 - Extra chopped chives (optional)
# Preparation steps:
01 - Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a gentle rolling boil over medium-high heat; immediately remove the pan from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Chill until completely cool, about 5 minutes, to stop cooking and ease peeling.
03 - Peel each egg carefully, then slice lengthwise and set the whites on a platter with the cut side up. Transfer the yolks to a medium mixing bowl.
04 - Mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice and chopped chives; stir or whisk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust texture with a little extra mayonnaise if needed.
05 - Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain or star tip, or use a small spoon, and fill each egg white half neatly.
06 - Sprinkle each filled half evenly with everything bagel seasoning and top with additional chives if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. If chilled, bring to near serving temperature for best flavor.