Kittencal's Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced in half
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or use 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder)
• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (can use more)
• 2-3 green onions, finely minced
• 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce
• black pepper (to taste)
• 3/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, divided
• paprika, for dusting

Directions

1. 1

   Carefully remove the egg yolks from the whites and set the whites on a large plate.

2. 2

   Place the yolks in a food processor along with all the remaining ingredients except the grated cheddar cheese and black pepper (start with 1/4 cup mayonnaise adding in just a tablespoon more if too dry) pulse until blended and smooth.

3. 3

   Season with more seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Using a spoon mix in 1/2 cup finely grated grated cheddar cheese to the yolk mixture (you can use more if desired) mix until well blended.

5. 5

   Pipe or spoon into the egg whites holes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese on top of each egg slice (you may use more cheese if desired).

7. 7

   Dust very lightly with paprika.

8. 8

   Cover lightly with plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Chill until ready to serve.