Halloween Deviled Eggs
These Halloween deviled eggs are a devilishly fun twist on the classic appetizer-the bright orange filling and little chive stem make them look just like pumpkins! Serve them at a Halloween party, and watch them disappear faster than a ghost!
🔍 Recipe At-A-Glance: Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
- ⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 🕰️ Chill Time: 15 minutes
- 🥚 Flavor Profile: Creamy, tangy, and savory, with a little zip from the chives. If you love deviled eggs, you'll love these.
- 👥 Servings: Makes 6 servings as written, but easily doubled for a party.
- 🎃 Good For: Halloween party snacks, autumn gatherings, fall snacking
- ↪️ Make Ahead: Make up to 2 days in advance to save time on party prep!
- 🧡 Difficulty: If you can make hard-boiled eggs and stir, you can make this!
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🧡 Why You'll Love This Recipe
Who says deviled eggs need to be relegated to Easter? With a little extra paprika and a cute chive stem to make them look like mini pumpkins, these Halloween deviled eggs fit right in to any spooky party spread!
Here's why you'll love this recipe:
- On Theme: When it comes to Halloween parties, I'm all about the fun themed snacks-give me all the Halloween mini pizzas, mummy jalapeño poppers, and Halloween cheese boards! These pumpkin deviled eggs stay on theme for any Halloween or fall party.
- So Easy: One additional quick step is all you need to turn regular deviled eggs into Halloween-themed deviled eggs.
- A recipe you can trust: My deviled eggs have been disappearing from family holiday spreads for years. Everyone is always clamoring for more!
🥚 The Ingredients You Need
- Hard-boiled eggs: Wondering how to peel boiled eggs without tearing them up? The secret is to make sure the eggs are completely cool before you peel them-we like to plunge the eggs into an ice bath to halt the cooking process and speed up the cooling so we can move on to the next step!
- Smoked paprika: Smoked paprika is what gives the filling its pumpkin-orange color. Without it, you'll end up with pale yellow, like in our dill pickle deviled eggs. So don't skimp on this one!
- Fresh chives: Short pieces of fresh chives make the pumpkin "stems." No chives available? Small pieces of green onions or little sprigs of parsley will work as well.
Make sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, along with quantities and my expert tips and tricks.
🔁 Substitutions & Variations
- Spider deviled eggs: Want something a little creepier? Instead of the chive, make spiders out of black olives to go on top of the egg yolk mixture, like we did on our Halloween seven layer dip.
- Spider eggs for olive haters: Not an olive fan? A bag of plastic spider rings will take you far-just nestle one on top of each egg.
- Monster deviled eggs: Cut back on the paprika and instead add a few drops of green gel food coloring to the filling. Top with candy eyes or make eyes with small dots of mustard.
🍴 How to Make Halloween Deviled Eggs
Step 1: Peel the hard-boiled eggs, slice in half, and scoop out the yolks.
Step 2: Use a fork to mash the yolks into small crumbs.
Step 3: Stir the mayo, mustard, smoked paprika, vinegar, and salt into the mashed yolks.
Step 4: Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites. Garnish each with a small piece of chive.
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🙋🏻♀️ Halloween Deviled Egg FAQs
Yes! For best results, hard-boil the eggs and make the filling up to two days in advance, and refrigerate each separately in an airtight container. Wait to fill and garnish the deviled eggs until closer to party time.
When it comes to making deviled eggs, it's easier to work with the eggs when they're cold. Start by hard-boiling your eggs, then let them cool down completely before you peel them. This ensures that the egg whites stay firm and are easier to handle when you're scooping out the yolks and mixing the filling. Don't rush the cooling process-it's the secret to perfect deviled eggs.
👩🏻🍳 My Expert Tips & Tricks
- Make lots: Doubling or tripling this recipe will give you a full platter of deviled eggs for a party.
- Stay safe: Deviled eggs can only be safely kept at room temperature for two hours. If your party goes on for hours, consider placing the platter of deviled eggs on a bed of ice to ensure they stay cool and safe to eat.
- Be cool: Allow the eggs to cool completely before peeling and filling. This will make the eggs easier to work with.
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs cooled and halved
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh whole chives cut into ½-inch pieces
Instructions
- Scoop the yolks from the eggs and mash them into small crumbs in a medium bowl. Set the egg whites aside on a serving platter.
- Add the mayo, mustard, paprika, vinegar, and salt to the yolks. Mix the yolk mixture until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites with the mixture using a small cookie scoop, spoon, or piping bag.
- Add 1 small cut chive to each egg, making it look like a pumpkin stem. Serve!
Notes
- Don't rush the cooling process for the hard-boiled eggs-it's the secret to perfect deviled eggs. We recommend an ice bath to rapidly cool the eggs and stop the cooking process.
- If you want to 100% make sure your eggs are easy to peel, the key is to use older and cold eggs.
- A piping bag will give you the neatest, prettiest filled eggs. But if you don't have one, a small spoon or cookie scoop will work as well!
- When serving deviled eggs at your Halloween party, remember the two-hour rule for perishable foods. Eggs can sit out at room temperature for up to two hours safely. However, if your party lasts longer, be sure to return any leftover deviled eggs to the fridge to prevent spoilage.
I'm a firm believer that deviled eggs should not just be relegated to Easter celebrations! Deviled eggs are so good, we should eat them year-round, and this adorable pumpkin is proof of that. Serve these at Halloween or Thanksgiving and your guests will thank you!