Description
Halloween Deviled Eggs are a spooky, protein-packed party snack that steals the show. Creamy yolk filling, playful spider and monster decorations, and easy prep make them perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika (for garnish)
Sliced black olives (for spider bodies)
Small pieces of red bell pepper or pimiento (for bloody eyes)
Instructions
1. Perfectly boil eggs: cover eggs with water, bring to rolling boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 10-12 minutes.
2. Ice bath immediately: transfer hot eggs to ice water to stop cooking.
3. Peel and slice: gently crack, peel under cool running water, and halve lengthwise.
4. Make the filling: mash yolks with mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Pipe or spoon filling into egg whites.
6. For spiders: place olive slice in center, use slivers for legs.
7. For bloody eyes: press red pepper piece and draw veins with toothpick.
8. Arrange on platter, dust with paprika, and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook eggs; follow boil-and-steep method.
Use ice bath for easy peeling and preventing rubbery eggs.
Use simple piping methods; zip-top bag with snipped corner works.
Alternatives: mummy eggs, monster eyes, or sweet banana versions.
Make components ahead but assemble within hours of serving.
Substitutes: Greek yogurt or avocado for mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Halloween
- Method: Boiling, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg