Description
Creative and festive deviled eggs styled to resemble Christmas trees, featuring a flavorful spinach and garlic filling enhanced with mayo, mustard, lemon juice, and spices, garnished with colorful bell pepper stars and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Eggs and Filling
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- 1 red fresno chili pepper (minced)
Garnishes
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into small stars)
- Parmesan cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the 7 eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat and cover, letting the eggs sit for about 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely.
- Prepare the spinach and garlic: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned (about 1-2 minutes). Add 5 oz baby spinach and cook until wilted, around 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Peel the boiled eggs and slice them lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a mixing bowl. Add the sautéed spinach and garlic mixture, 1/3 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon mustard, juice of half a lemon, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes, and minced red fresno chili pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the deviled eggs: Spoon or pipe the spinach-yolk mixture back onto the halved egg whites, forming tall, tree-like shapes.
- Decorate the Christmas trees: Cut the yellow bell pepper into small star shapes using a small cutter or knife. Place stars atop the deviled eggs as the tree “toppers.” Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over the filled eggs to mimic snow on the branches.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the deviled egg Christmas trees for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and fillings to firm up.
Notes
- This recipe creates tall, overstuffed deviled eggs that resemble Christmas trees—perfect for festive gatherings.
- Dehydrated potato flakes help to thicken the filling and create a fluffy texture.
- The smoked paprika and hot sauce provide subtle smoky and spicy notes complementing the spinach.
- Use fresh spinach and garlic for best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize garnishes using other colorful veggies or herbs to decorate the “trees.”
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 deviled egg)
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg
