Boil the Eggs:
Put the eggs into a saucepan and fill it with cold water. Cover and turn off the heat; let sit for 10–12 minutes.
Cool the Eggs:
Carefully transfer eggs to ice water and cool for 10 min. Peel carefully once cooled.
Prepare the Filling:
Halve each egg lengthwise and carefully transfer the yolks to a bowl. Use a fork to mash the yolks into a paste.
Mix the Filling:
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Blend until smooth and incorporated.
Fill the Egg Whites:
Refill the egg white halves with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag
Garnish and Serve:
Add some paprika and top it with chives or bacon bits too. Serve chilled.