# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
09 - Extra chopped chives for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2.5 cm (1 inch). Bring to a boil over medium‑high heat; once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the hot water and transfer eggs to an ice bath. Cool completely, about 5 minutes, then gently crack and peel the shells.
03 - Slice each egg lengthwise and gently lift out the yolks into a medium mixing bowl; set the whites in a single layer on a serving platter.
04 - Mash the yolks with a fork until fine. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and chopped chives; mix until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into each egg white half, creating a neat mound in the center of each.
06 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the filled halves and finish with additional chopped chives if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring to service temperature shortly before presenting.