Description
A spooky and delicious Halloween-themed deviled eggs recipe featuring black-stained egg whites and a flavorful, creamy yolk filling, perfect for festive parties or themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Coloring
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups water
- Black food coloring (5-6 drops)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Filling
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Garnish
- Fresh chives or crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the 6 large eggs in a medium-sized saucepan and cover them with cold water. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil.
- Cook and Cool: Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes. Then, drain the hot water and rinse the eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Crack Egg Shells: Gently crack the eggs all over without removing the shells, preparing them for dyeing.
- Prepare Dye Solution: In a large ziplock bag or bowl, mix 2 cups of water, 5-6 drops of black food coloring, and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar.
- Dye the Eggs: Place the cracked eggs in the black dye solution, seal the bag or cover the bowl, and refrigerate overnight to let the eggshells stain black.
- Peel and Halve Eggs: The next day, carefully remove the eggs from the dye, peel off the shells, and halve them lengthwise.
- Make the Filling: Scoop out the yolks into a bowl and mash them with a fork. Add 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Fill Egg Whites: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half with about 1½ teaspoons of the yolk mixture.
- Garnish and Chill: Arrange the deviled eggs on a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh chives or crispy fried onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours before serving.
Notes
- Overnight dyeing is essential for deep black color on the eggshells.
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to taste.
- Use a piping bag for a prettier presentation of the filling.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
- Can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
