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Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe

4.5 from 115 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Mash Yolks: In a medium bowl, mash the cooked egg yolks with a fork or mixer until smooth, depending on your desired texture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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