Creepy Deviled Eggs for Halloween: A Fun Recipe to Try!
A spooky twist on the classic deviled eggs, perfect for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled eggs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Black olives (for decoration)
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water and bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat, letting them sit for 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs in ice water, then peel them carefully.
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks into a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika to the yolks and mix until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- For a creepy effect, use black olives to create ‘eyes’ on the deviled eggs.
- If desired, add a drop of red food coloring to the yolk mixture for a bloody effect.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the yolk mixture.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and decoration.