Deviled eggs can create a fair amount of anxiety. It’s the peeling that’s the problem. Experts say older eggs with more of an air pocket peel more easily, some say leave the cooked eggs in the fridge a couple of days before peeling, some say add a little vinegar to the boiling water. All we know is that when it counts, they don’t peel. Deviled Egg Spread with Smoked Paprika is the happy outcome after a fit of frustration with a bowl of broken hard-cooked eggs. Hey, you’re thinking, that’s just egg salad. So what! The smoked paprika adds the devil and makes a perfectly lovely spread for party rye or crackers.

Ingredients

　　6 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped

　　1/4 cup mayonnaise

　　1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

　　1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish

　　Hot pepper sauce

　　Kosher salt and black pepper

　　Sliced green onions or chives

　　Crackers, party rye, toasted bagels, or bagel chips

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