These million dollar deviled eggs have the creamiest filling of all time thanks to one ingredient.

That comes largely from butter, which is not traditionally used in filling.

But the briny cornichons cut that richness, as does the punchyDijon mustard.

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Learn how to make million dollar deviled eggs.

We suspect this will be your new go-to.

It certainly is our favorite now.

Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs ingredients

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Super indulgent and luxurious, they rightly earned the moniker “million dollar deviled eggs”.

We’re not sorry.

But it’s the butter that takes them over the top.

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Cook the eggs and prepare the filling up to two days ahead.

Store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

On the day of the party, assemble as directed, and keep cold until ready to serve.

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If you do have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

), plus 1 tsp.

Carefully lower eggs into boiling water; cook, undisturbed, for 11 minutes.

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Let stand until completely cooled, at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes.

Peel eggs under cold running water.

Mix deviled egg filling:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks.

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Using a fork, mash together yolks and butter in a medium bowl until smooth.

Add mayonnaise, mustard, chives, cornichon, cornichon juice, salt, paprika, and pepper.

Garnish with smoked paprika and additional chives.

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If you’re serving deviled eggs as an appetizer, aim for two to three per person.

If serving as one component of a light meal, you may need more.

Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs stirring together the filling

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Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs filling the eggs

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