Hard boil the eggs

• Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer until hard boiled.
• Drain, cool in cold water and peel.

Mash the eggs

• Put the peeled eggs in a mixing bowl and mash them coarsely with a potato masher.

Mix in the deviled egg ingredients

• Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, salt and black pepper.
• Stir everything together until creamy and well combined.

Finish and serve

• Sprinkle with paprika and chopped chives.
• Serve as a dip with crackers, bread or vegetable sticks.