Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil and chill the eggs
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let the eggs stand 12 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and chill for 10 minutes. Peel and halve the eggs lengthwise.
Make filling and fill the egg halves
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Mix until no lumps remain.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into the egg white halves. Arrange the filled eggs in the center of a large board.
Set up the topping board
- Add bacon, smoked salmon, pickled jalapenos, everything bagel seasoning, shredded cheddar, fresh chives, and capers into small bowls. Arrange the bowls around the eggs.
- Sprinkle paprika and add hot sauce for topping. Serve immediately and let guests build their own.
Notes
For the cleanest deviled-egg look, chill the halves thoroughly before piping so the filling stays firm and neat. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; the egg board-style toppings can be refrigerated separately (1–3 days for best quality). Freezing is not recommended for deviled eggs. If you want a lighter option, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt 1:1 for a tangier, lower-fat filling.
