colored deviled eggs
Easter is the perfect time to make these adorable colored deviled eggs. As if deviled eggs couldn't get any better, we've colored the egg whites to make the most festive appetizer. Don't just limit serving these at Easter, though. The egg whites can be colored to suit any holiday - Halloween, Fourth of July, Christmas, etc.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR HARD-BOILED EGGS
- 12 eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 quarts ice water
- FILLING
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- DYED EGGS
- 4-5 - drops food coloring (your choice of color)
- 3 cups water
How To Make colored deviled eggs
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Step 1Fill a pot halfway with water. Bring water to a rolling boil then turn it to medium heat.
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Step 2Use a spoon to gently place eggs in the pot.
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Step 3Let eggs cook uncovered on medium heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 4Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for an additional 10 minutes.
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Step 5Add ice, water, and 2-3 Tbsp of white vinegar to a 2-quart bowl. Using a spoon put the cooked eggs into the ice water. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Step 6Remove eggshells.
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Step 7Rinse eggs with cool water.
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Step 8Slice the eggs in half longways. Remove the yolks.
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Step 9Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper. Depending on how smooth you like the filling, use a fork or a hand mixer.
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Step 10In three bowls, add 4 to 5 drops of food coloring. When using a light color, like yellow or yellow-green, drops of color may need to be added to the water for more vibrant color.
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Step 11Then add 1 cup of water in each bowl.
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Step 12Add 8 egg white halves to each bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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Step 13Remove the dyed egg whites from the bowls. Let them drain on a paper towel.
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Step 14Fill each dyed egg white with yolk filling.
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Step 15Chill the eggs before serving.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Other Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#Deviled eggs
Keyword:
#Colored
Keyword:
#easter
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Eggs
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