📖 Instructions

1. Hard Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water, making sure the water level is about an inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover it with a lid, and let it sit for 12 minutes. This will ensure perfectly cooked yolks without that green ring around them.
2. Chill the Eggs: After 12 minutes, gently drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice water). Let them cool for at least 10 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes the eggs easier to peel.
3. Peel the Eggs: Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to create cracks all over the shell. Start peeling from the larger end, working your way around. The cold water should help the shell slide off more easily. Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
4. Halve the Eggs: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each egg lengthwise. Gently separate the halves and place the yolks in a medium mixing bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter.
5. Mash the Yolks: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the yolks. Use a fork to mash the yolks until they are smooth and creamy. For an extra smooth filling, you can use a hand mixer on low speed.
6. Taste and Adjust: Give the yolk mixture a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you like a little heat, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper. If it's too thick, add a little more mayonnaise until you reach your desired consistency.
7. Fill the Egg Whites: There’s a few ways you can do this. You can use a spoon to fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. Or, for a prettier presentation, transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe the filling into the egg whites.
8. Add the Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle each deviled egg generously with everything bagel seasoning. Don't be shy! The more, the merrier. This is where the magic happens!
9. Chill and Serve: Cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate the deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the eggs to chill thoroughly. Before serving, give them a final sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning if desired.
10. Optional Garnish (If you're feeling fancy, and you should be, garnish with fresh chives or dill for a pop of color and added flavor. A light dusting of smoked paprika also adds a nice touch.