# What You Need:
→ Filling
02 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon chives or green onions, finely sliced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Extra diced jalapeño
13 - Extra chopped bacon
14 - Extra sliced chives
# How To Make It:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover entirely with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain eggs promptly and transfer them to an ice bath to halt cooking. Once cooled, peel eggs and slice them lengthwise.
03 - Gently remove yolks and collect them in a medium mixing bowl. Arrange egg white halves onto a serving platter.
04 - Mash yolks thoroughly with a fork. Incorporate cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, diced jalapeño, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Blend until texture is smooth and cohesive. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Transfer yolk mixture to a spoon or piping bag. Fill each egg white half generously with prepared filling.
06 - Top filled eggs with additional jalapeño, bacon, and chives as desired.
07 - Refrigerate until serving, covered to preserve freshness.
