The Complete Recipe: Your Blueprint for Perfection
Ingredients:
8 large eggs
½ cup high-quality mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp minced shallot or green onion
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
½ tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of paprika
Peel under cool running water. The shells will slip right off.
Instructions:
Steam & Cool: Steam eggs for 11-12 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath. Peel once completely cool.
Separate & Mash: Separate yolks and whites. In a bowl, mash yolks into a fine paste.
Create the Base: To the yolks, add mayo, mustard, and yogurt. Whisk until perfectly smooth.
Chop & Prep: Chop egg whites. Prepare celery, shallot, relish, and herbs.
Combine & Season: Gently fold whites and all mix-ins into the yolk base. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Taste and adjust.
Rest & Serve: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
