Description
Delight your guests this Halloween with these Creepy-Cute Spider Deviled Eggs. Combining a rich and creamy yolk filling with the fun visual of spider-shaped black olives, this appetizer is not only delicious but also adds a whimsical touch to your festivities. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, these deviled eggs are sure to steal the show at any gathering, making them an unforgettable treat for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pitted black olives, sliced (for decoration)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 12 minutes.
- 2. Ice Bath: While eggs cook, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
- 3. Peel and Slice: Transfer cooked eggs to the ice bath for at least five minutes. Once cool, peel and slice each egg in half lengthwise; place yolks in a mixing bowl.
- 4. Make Filling: Mash yolks and mix in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- 5. Fill Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
- 6. Add Olive Spiders: Top each filled egg with two olive slices arranged like spider legs. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg