The BEST Deviled Eggs

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The BEST Deviled Eggs
Total Time: 30 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:
12 hard-boiled eggs (made on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice (or vinegar)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
toppings: smoked paprika and chopped fresh chives

Directions:
Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out the egg yolks and transfer them to a small mixing bowl*.
Using a fork, mash the egg yolks completely until they form a fine powder. Add in the Greek yogurt (or mayo), lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and stir until completely combined. Taste the mixture and season with extra salt and pepper, if needed. Or if the mixture seems too thick, just add in some more Greek yogurt or a tiny splash of water.
Either using a spoon or a small cookie scoop or a piping bag, fill the inside of the egg whites with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of paprika and chives, and serve immediately.

*For a super-smooth egg yolk filling, you can alternately add the yolks, Greek yogurt (or mayo), lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse until completely smooth.

Deviled Egg Recipe Variations:
Add avocado: To make avocado deviled eggs, just sub in well-mashed avocado in place of the mayo.
Add some pickles: It’s often traditional in the South to make deviled eggs with relish or pickle juice.
Add some sauce: A dash of Worcestershire can really liven up the filling.
Add some heat: Such as a pinch of cayenne, Sriracha, fresh or pickled jalapeños.
Add some cheese: Soft crumbled cheeses (such as feta or goat cheese) work well. Or grated sharp cheddar or smoked gouda would also be delicious.
Add some seasonings: Curry powder, blackening powder, or Italian seasonings are some favorite seasonings to add.
Add fresh herbs: Alternately, you can also chop and add in your favorite fresh herbs.
Add some bacon