Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe
Introduction
These Halloween Deviled Eggs are a festive and fun twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for spooky gatherings. Creamy, tangy, and optionally orange-tinted to resemble pumpkins, they’re easy to make and sure to delight your guests.
Ingredients
- 12 large hard boiled eggs, halved and yolks removed
- ¼ cup (52g) mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons (15g) mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- Fresh chives, for garnish
- Optional: a few drops of red or orange food coloring
- Optional: dill or sweet pickle juice (or other liquid) to thin filling if needed
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the cooked egg halves on a large baking sheet or plate and set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, mash the cooked yolks with a fork or mixer until smooth.
- Step 3: Add mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks and mix until combined. If the filling is too thick, add a little dill or sweet pickle juice, water, or milk to reach desired consistency.
- Step 4: If you want orange filling, stir in a few drops of red or orange food coloring until color is even.
- Step 5: Fill each egg half with a rounded mound of the yolk mixture. Use a pastry bag or a zip-top bag with the tip snipped off for easy filling.
- Step 6: Sprinkle paprika over each filled egg, add a small piece of chive on top, and create indentations in the filling with a sharp knife to mimic pumpkin ridges.
- Step 7: Serve immediately or store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips & Variations
- Use dijon or spicy mustard for a nice tang; avoid honey mustard to keep sweetness balanced.
- Add pickle juice to thin the filling and add subtle flavor without extra fat.
- Try different colored food coloring or natural alternatives like paprika or turmeric for Halloween themes.
- For perfectly hard boiled eggs, consider using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot method.
Storage
Store leftover deviled eggs tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat is not recommended; serve cold or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of mustard?
Yes, you can use any mustard you prefer, but dijon or spicy mustard works best for flavor balance. Avoid honey mustard as it adds extra sweetness.
What liquid is best to thin the filling if it’s too thick?
Dill or sweet pickle juice is recommended as it adds flavor while thinning the mixture. Water or milk can also work, but milk will add dairy content.
PrintHalloween Deviled Eggs Recipe
Halloween Deviled Eggs are a festive and classic appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. These hard-boiled eggs are filled with a creamy mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings, then creatively decorated to resemble pumpkins with paprika and chives, making them both delicious and visually fun for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (for boiling eggs)
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Eggs
- 12 large hard boiled eggs, halved and yolks removed
Filling
- ¼ cup (52g) mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons (15g) mustard (dijon or spicy recommended)
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- Fresh chives, tiny pieces for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Place the cooked, halved eggs with yolks removed on a large baking sheet or plate and set aside to keep them ready for filling.
- Mash Yolks: In a medium bowl, mash the cooked egg yolks with a fork or mixer until smooth, depending on your desired texture.
- Make Filling: Add mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks and mix until fully combined. Adjust texture by adding a small amount of liquid like dill or sweet pickle juice if needed. Optionally add a few drops of red or orange food coloring for a pumpkin hue.
- Fill Egg Halves: Using a pastry bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off, pipe or spoon a rounded mound of the yolk filling into each egg half.
- Decorate: Sprinkle paprika on each filled egg and place a tiny piece of fresh chive on top. Use a sharp knife to gently make indentations in the filling to mimic pumpkin grooves for a festive effect.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Hard boiled eggs: Use your preferred method; pressure cooker or Instant Pot methods work well for consistently perfect eggs.
- Mustard: Dijon or spicy mustard is ideal, avoid honey mustard as sugar is already included.
- Liquid for thinning: Dill or sweet pickle juice is recommended; water or milk can be used but milk adds dairy content.
- Filling texture: Adjust moisture as preferred by adding small amounts of liquid to get the ideal consistency.
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