Easter Deviled Eggs
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Easter Deviled Eggs are a fun and bright colored appetizer that will look fantastic on your Easter appetizer table. Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that works for any occasion. Make this yummy snack even more eye-catching by dying the eggs in bright Spring colors!
Easter Deviled Eggs
I have made deviled eggs in a variety of ways. I have made them using sandwich spread and by making them the classic way mustard and sweet relish.
Over the years I have also created some fun and unique ways to make them. Once I started coloring my eggs, I rarely just make regular deviled eggs anymore.
If you are looking for some colored deviled egg inspiration, I have a few recipes that I think you will really like.
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If you are looking for a recipe that offers more of a spin on the traditional deviled egg recipe, my are flavorful and have just a hint of heat.
Of course if you are looking for a totally different spin on deviled eggs, how about noshing on a Deviled Egg Salad?
Why Should You Try This Recipe
You should definitely make these colored Easter eggs because they are:
Fun – this is an activity the kids can even help with.
Versatile – they can be made for any holiday.
Quick & Easy – these can be made in under 30 minutes.
What You’ll Need
You can find a list of all of the ingredients that you will need below.
Ingredient List and Suggestions
Sandwich spread – if you have your own favorite recipe to make deviled eggs, feel free to do so.
Eggs – these can be regular or organic. It’s totally up to you.
How to Make Easter Deviled Eggs
You will find a complete breakdown of the recipe and the instructions below. These are quick steps and in-process photos in case you need them for reference.
Step 1: Boil the eggs.
Step 2: Place the eggs in a ice water bath.
Step 3: Prepare the food coloring, vinegar, and water.
Step 4: Peel the eggs, cut in half, and remove the yolk.
Step 5: Place the eggs in the coloring mixture.
Step 6: Remove the eggs and place on paper towels to drain.
Step 7: Make the filling.
Step 8: Stuff the eggs.
Step 9: Top with paprika and enjoy.
FAQ About the Recipe
You can make them up to two days in advance. HOWEVER, you must keep the yolk egg mixture and the eggs separated and in air-tight containers.
Yes, but if you are going to do this, at least remove the shells. They are going to be much easier to peel when they are fresh out of the ice water bath then in the fridge for a day.
By putting the boiled eggs immediately into an ice water bath after they are done.
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Easter Deviled Eggs
Equipment
- Piping bag
- Ateco tip # 869
Ingredients
- 6 eggs boiled, peeled, and sliced
- Kraft Sandwich Spread
- Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue Food Coloring
- Paprika optional
- 4 tbsp. White vinegar
Instructions
- Add the eggs into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover the eggs
- Add a splash of vinegar into the water
- Bring the eggs to a boil. Once they are boiling, remove them from the heat, cover, and let them set for 12 minutes.
- As soon as the eggs are done, remove them from the water and place them in a large bowl full of ice cubes and cold water.
- Let them set in the water for 10 – 15 minutes.
- As soon as they are cool, peel them and place them on a paper towel.
- Wash off any shells from the eggs. Then cut them in half. Remove the yolks and add them into a medium sized bowl.
- Once you are done peeling the eggs, Mash up the yolks with a fork and add in one tbsp at a time of the sandwich spread until you get the taste you are looking for. Or if you have a favorite recipe for deviled eggs, make that now.
- In four medium size bowls, with higher sides, add in a cup of water, 1 tbsp of the vinegar and enough drops of the food coloring to get the desired color you are looking for.
- Add the eggs in one at a time and let them set in the colored water until they reach the color you want. Then with using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the water and let them dry on paper towels. Repeat the same process for all of the eggs.
- Once the eggs are done, prepare the piping bag with the tip. Place the tip into the piping bag and trim off just enough of the bottom of the page to where the edge of the bag is in the middle of the tip. Place the prepared piping bag into a large glass and fold the sides over. Then place the egg yolk mixture into the piping bag.
- Pipe the egg yolk mixture into each egg. Sprinkle with paprika if you choose. Enjoy!