With just a few drops of food coloring, you can transform ordinary deviled eggs into a spooky, show-stopping appetizer that’s perfect for Halloween! These eerie deviled eggs take on a creepy-cool twist when the whites are dyed in vibrant, unsettling colors like green, purple, or even blood-red. It’s a simple trick that instantly makes them look like they’ve come straight from Frankenstein’s lab! But don’t worry—while they may look spooky, they’re still packed with that creamy, delicious filling everyone loves. Imagine setting out a platter of these deviled eggs at your Halloween party; they’re sure to catch everyone’s eye (and maybe make a few people squirm)! The food coloring doesn’t alter the taste, so you get all the flavor of classic deviled eggs with a haunted twist.
For an extra eerie touch, you can garnish these creepy deviled eggs with black olive “spider” toppings, paprika “blood splatters,” or even drizzle them with a bit of sriracha for a fiery finish. These Halloween-themed deviled eggs are easy to make, totally customizable, and guaranteed to bring a little spooky fun to your Halloween spread! Looking for more Halloween recipes? Try these Spooky stuffed mushroom eyeballs and these meatball mummies.
Boiling tips – Start with room-temperature eggs. When you use refrigerated eggs, and then add them to boiling water it can shock the egg which causes it cling to the outer casing. Another tip is to use older eggs, they have a higher pH level and tend to peel a lot easier than new eggs. Try to wait a week before boiling, but i f you can’t wait then add some baking soda to the water. Watch Dan’s video tip on making hard boiled eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dan-O’s Crunchy, and for sprinkling
- 6 hardboiled eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Food coloring of your choice - we used blue and green
Preparation Instructions
- Hard boil your eggs by your preferred method.
- Gently crack the hardboiled eggs all over without peeling them.
- Place 4 drops food coloring in large bowl of water filled half way, add more food coloring to reach a very dark color. Add eggs, increasing water amount so eggs are covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Drain eggs, rinse under cool water, and peel. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks and add to a small bowl.
- To the yolks, add Dan-O’s Crunchy, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and mix well; spoon into egg whites and sprinkle with more Crunchy or your favorite Dan-O’s.
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