Description
Delight your guests with these colorful Colored Easter Deviled Eggs, a vibrant twist on a classic appetizer. Perfect for celebrations, picnics, or family gatherings, these deviled eggs not only look stunning but also boast a creamy, flavorful filling that everyone will love. The festive colors will brighten up your table and make for a fun activity as kids can join in the coloring process. Easy to prepare and customizable in flavor, these colorful egg halves are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ΒΌ cup creamy salad dressing (like Miracle Whip)
- ΒΌ teaspoon dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Food coloring (red, blue, green)
- 3 cups water (divided, or as needed)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs by placing them in a large saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and let sit off the heat for 20 minutes. Cool in cold water before peeling.
- Cut each boiled egg in half lengthwise, remove yolks, and mash them in a mixing bowl. Mix with creamy salad dressing, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
- In three bowls, mix 1 cup of water with drops of red, blue, and green food coloring respectively. Soak egg whites for about 15 minutes until desired colors are achieved.
- Fill each colored egg white with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Use fresh eggs for easier peeling. Control food coloring by starting with fewer drops; add more for deeper colors. Chill filled eggs to enhance flavors.
