Description
These Creepy Deviled Eggs for Halloween are spooky green appetizers with olive “eyeballs” that delight every ghoul at the table.
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 pinch celery salt
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 2 drops green food coloring (or more as desired)
- 1 (6 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
Instructions
1. Boil the eggs.
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water before peeling.
2. Prepare the filling.
Slice each egg lengthwise and remove yolks into a bowl. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and a pinch of celery salt until smooth.
3. Tint the mixture.
Add 2–3 drops of green food coloring, stirring until evenly tinted. Adjust color intensity as desired — you’re aiming for monster-green!
4. Fill the eggs.
Spoon or pipe the mixture into the egg-white halves. For clean presentation, use a small piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
5. Create the creepy eyes.
Place one sliced black olive in the center of each egg as the “pupil.” For extra detail, dab a little red food gel around the edges for bloodshot veins.
6. Chill and serve.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving so flavors meld and the color sets beautifully.
Notes
Older eggs peel more easily than fresh ones.
Add a dash of hot sauce for subtle heat.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the relish slightly.
For dramatic veins, draw thin lines with a toothpick dipped in red gel.
Keywords: Creepy Deviled Eggs for Halloween