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Halloween devilled eggs

Delicious Halloween Devilled Eggs That Wow Your Guests

Delight your guests with these vibrant Halloween devilled eggs, a vegetarian-friendly appetizer that's visually stunning and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 6 large eggs Provides the base and protein for the devilled eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar Helps set the dye on the eggs
For the Dye Bath
  • 1 teaspoon food coloring Choose red, orange, green or black for spookiness
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Adjust based on egg size for preferred creaminess
  • 1/4 cup red pepper Finely chopped for even distribution
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon Optional for a fresh herbal note
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Bowls
  • Spoon
  • Piping bag
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil Eggs: Place large eggs in a pot covered with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat, letting sit for 12 minutes. Cool in ice water.
  2. Prepare Colouring Bath: Mix 1 teaspoon of food coloring in bowls with 700 ml water and 1 tablespoon vinegar each. Stir until vibrant.
  3. Stain Eggs: Crack cooled eggshells gently, submerge in dye baths for at least 3 hours for deep saturation. Turn eggs every hour.
  4. Make Filling: Peel eggs, slice in half, and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, red pepper, and tarragon until smooth.
  5. Assemble: Fill egg whites with yolk mixture using a piping bag or spoon. Sprinkle paprika on top and add garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make ahead by preparing egg whites and filling a day in advance for convenience. Store separately in airtight containers.

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