Description
Halloween Deviled Eggs are the perfect spooky appetizer for your Halloween gatherings. With their creamy yolk filling and festive decorations, these bite-sized treats are sure to delight guests of all ages. Easy to prepare and customize, they combine classic flavors with a seasonal twist, creating an eye-catching dish that will disappear faster than a ghost at midnight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- Food coloring (black or green)
- Sliced olives (for decoration)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover tightly and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- Cool the Eggs: Transfer eggs to an ice bath for at least 5 minutes to stop cooking.
- Peel the Eggs: Tap each egg on the counter and roll lightly to crack the shell. Peel under running water if needed.
- Prepare the Filling: Cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Mash with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and food coloring until smooth.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into each egg white half.
- Add Decorative Touches: Top with sliced olives shaped like spiders or create fun patterns using food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 186mg