Description
Celebrate Easter with a colorful platter of Colored Deviled Eggs! These stunning appetizers feature creamy yolk filling nestled in vibrant, eye-catching egg whites. Perfect for family gatherings, they bring joy and flavor to your festive table. Easy to prepare and customizable, these deviled eggs will surely impress your guests while adding a pop of color to your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pot and turn off the heat; let sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5-10 minutes until completely cooled. Peel gently.
- Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a bowl.
- Prepare food coloring by mixing gel colors with water in separate bowls. Dip each egg white half for 5-10 minutes until desired shade is achieved.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fill each colored egg white with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with paprika or fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Add spicy mustard or unique toppings like bacon bits for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.