Ingredients

  • 1 dozen eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, or yogurt as a healthy alternative
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits or crumbled bacon, for garnish, optional

Method

  • Put the eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the pot and fill with cold water to cool the eggs.
  • Change the water twice so that the eggs will cool down quickly.
  • Peel the eggs and slice a small piece off the bottoms so that they will stand upright.
  • Slice the top third off of each and save the tops.
  • Carefully remove the eggs yolks with a small spoon and put them in a medium-size bowl.
  • Break up the egg yolks with a potato masher.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the bacon and chives.
  • Mix until well blended and smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a releasable bag, cut off the corner of the bag and pipe the filling into each egg.
  • Sprinkle each with chopped chives and bacon bits, if desired.
  • Cover with the egg tops and arrange them on a serving platter.