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deviled "spider" eggs

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
MaryEllyn Thomas
Tigard, OR

I made these for my Halloween Bunko night. My sister made them for her Halloween party and she took the photo.

(2 ratings)
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients For deviled "spider" eggs

  • 12
    hard boiled eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonaise
  • 1 tsp
    prepared mustard
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 12
    black olives or as many as needed.

How To Make deviled "spider" eggs

  • 1
    In a large pot, arrange the eggs in a single layer and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, then cover the eggs with ice water. Let stand until cool to the touch.
  • 2
    Peel the eggs, halve lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a medium bowl, reserving the egg whites. Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne; season with salt and black pepper. Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves and dust with paprika.
  • 3
    Slice black olives in half place one slice on top of egg, make slices out of the other half and poke into the egg to make the spider legs.
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