Description
These Adorable Halloween Deviled Eggs are a festive and spooky twist on the classic appetizer. Featuring smooth, creamy deviled egg filling flavored with spicy brown mustard and garnished with creative red bell pepper wings and horns, they make a perfect treat for Halloween parties or themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1½ tsp spicy brown deli mustard
- 1 tsp sour cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Decorations
- 1 large red bell pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place 6 large eggs in a pot and cover them with cool water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and boil the eggs for 20 minutes. Once done, transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water and let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Peel the Eggs: Gently tap and peel the eggshells off carefully to keep the egg whites intact and smooth. Remove any dents or tears for a flawless appearance.
- Slice and Prepare Eggs: Slice the eggs through the center (across the middle, not lengthwise). Carefully remove the yolks from the whites and place them into a bowl. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each egg white half so they sit flat and don’t slide on the plate.
- Make Smooth Filling: Push the yolks through a fine mesh strainer to break them up and create a smooth texture. In a bowl, combine the strained yolks, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp sour cream, 1½ tsp spicy brown deli mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the creaminess by adding a bit more mayo or sour cream if desired. Cover the filling and refrigerate while preparing the decorations.
- Prepare Wings and Horns: Slice the sides off the large red bell pepper to create two big flat pieces. Remove the white membranes carefully. Flatten the pepper slices gently for easier cutting. Using a very sharp knife or x-acto knife, carve wing shapes by making upward and downward cuts, then triangular cuts at the bottom, connecting edges to form the wing shapes. Cut small horn shapes from remaining pepper parts.
- Assemble Deviled Eggs: Remove the filling from the refrigerator and pipe it into the egg white halves. Carefully place the red pepper wings on the sides and horns on the tops of the filled eggs to create a festive Halloween look.
Notes
- The measurements of mayo, sour cream, and mustard are on the lighter side to allow customization of filling texture; aim for a consistency similar to hummus.
- Be gentle when peeling eggs to avoid damage to egg whites for a more polished presentation.
- Use a very sharp or specialty knife for detailed carving of the red bell pepper to create precise wings and horns.
- These deviled eggs are great served chilled and can be prepared a few hours ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
