Deviled Egg Eyeballs
A fun and spooky twist on classic deviled eggs, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green olives (for irises)
- Black olives (for pupils)
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for about 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Drain hot water and transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water.
- Prepare the egg whites: Peel the eggs, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove yolks into a separate bowl.
- Make the filling: Mash yolks with a fork, mix in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.
- Add the olives: Slice green olives in half and place one half on each filled egg.
- Create the pupils: Use black olives for pupils by placing small pieces in the center of green olive halves.
- Optional creepy touch: Use red food coloring to dye the edges of the egg whites.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange deviled egg eyeballs on a platter.
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version. Fresh eggs are easier to peel.
Find it online: https://www.tastyhomeplate.com/deviled-egg-eyeballs/