# What you'll need:
→ Filling
02 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon 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, for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2.5 cm (1 inch). Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat; once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the hot water and transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water; chill for about 5 minutes to stop cooking. Tap and roll each egg to crack the shell, then peel carefully under running water.
03 - Slice eggs lengthwise and gently lift out yolks into a medium mixing bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter.
04 - Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped chives. Stir or whisk until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into each egg white half, dividing it evenly among the 12 halves.
06 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the filled halves and top with additional chives if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If chilling, bring to serving temperature straight from fridge or allow 5 minutes at room temperature before plating.