Step 1

First, make the hard-boiled eggs. One easy way is to use the Instant pot method, or you can make this perfect hard-boiled eggs recipe in the oven. Otherwise, here's how I go about it so that they are perfect every time. Put the eggs in a pot of water and immediately cover the pot with a lid. Bring the water to a boil with the eggs in it. Once the water has just started to boil, leave the eggs on with the boiling water for about 1 to 2 minutes and then remove them from the heat (leaving the cover on the pot). Let them sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cool hard-boiled eggs in an ice bath — a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. After letting them chill in the ice water, peel them immediately. Be careful not to break the eggs!

Step 3

Carefully slice eggs in half. You will want to cut them in half the long way. Using a small spoon, separate egg yolks and put them in a large mixing bowl. Set aside the egg white halves for later use.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mash yolks along with the mayo, dijon mustard plus salt and pepper. Once it’s well mixed, fill a pastry bag with a Wilton 4B tip and pipe yolk mixture into the egg whites. I find it easiest to do this using a pastry bag. You could also put it into a sandwich bag and cut the corner if you don't have a pastry bag or tip available.

Step 5

After you have filled the egg halves, they are typically garnished with chives. I like this for a classic recipe. But this is where you can again get creative! Make sure to serve the deviled eggs nice and cold!