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Spooky Eyeball Deviled Eggs

This dish features hard-boiled eggs with their yolks mixed into a creamy filling, which is then piped back into the egg whites. The eggs are decorated to resemble creepy eyeballs, with blood-red centers and white shells, creating a strikingly spooky appetizer. The final presentation showcases eerie, realistic-looking eyeballs perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces large eggs fresh, for easy peeling
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard adds tang and color
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup for blood-red centers
  • a few drops red food coloring optional, enhances blood effect
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika for color contrast
  • pinch salt enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag
  • Small knife
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water, then bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to fully cook. Transfer eggs to cold water to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.
  2. Peel the eggs carefully once cooled and slice each egg in half lengthwise, revealing the firm whites and yolks inside. Gently remove the yolks and set the whites aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the yolks with a fork until crumbly, then fold in mayonnaise, mustard, a pinch of salt, and paprika. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the yolk mixture and stir well to create a vivid red center.
  4. Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with the tip cut off. Carefully pipe a small dollop of the red yolk filling into the center of each egg white half, mimicking a bloodshot eyeball.
  5. Use a small knife or spoon to create tiny white 'sclera' edges around the yolk-filled center, giving the eyeball a more realistic appearance. You can also add a tiny dot of ketchup on top of the yolk to resemble a bloodshot 'pupil'.
  6. Arrange the filled eggs on a serving platter. For extra creepiness, you can lightly dust the whites with some additional paprika or red powder to mimic veiny details and add to the spooky effect.
  7. Chill the eggs in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the decorations to set. Serve cold as a fun and spooky appetizer that’s sure to delight guests.

Notes

Using red food coloring enhances the bloody effect, but it’s optional. Keep the eggs refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their spooky appearance and freshness.