Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes.
2. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool completely before peeling.
3. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks to a small bowl.
4. Mash the yolks with a fork, then mix in cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickled jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg white halves.
6. Garnish with a few chopped jalapeños or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.