Description
Deviled Egg special occasionTrees are a fun and festive twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for impressing guests at your holiday gatherings. These whimsical creations not only look delightful but also offer a burst of flavor with every bite. With a creamy filling made from eggs, fresh spinach, and zesty seasonings, theyβre sure to be the highlight of your buffet table. Easy to prepare in under two hours, these colorful deviled egg trees will enchant guests of all ages, making them an ideal choice for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- Minced fresno chili pepper (for decoration)
- Yellow bell pepper stars (for decoration)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in cold water, bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cover and let sit for 10β12 minutes. Cool in ice bath.
- Prepare the filling: SautΓ© garlic in melted butter, add spinach until wilted. In a bowl, mash yolks with mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes until smooth; fold in spinach.
- Assemble: Halve boiled eggs and fill whites with yolk mixture using a piping bag for neatness.
- Decorate: Arrange on a platter in tree shape; scatter minced chili as ornaments and top with bell pepper stars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (35g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to adjust spices to suit your taste.