Jack-o'-Lantern Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Eggs filled with creamy yolk, paprika dusting, and chive stems, delighting Halloween guests with playful presentation.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
05 - 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Decoration

08 - 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, for dusting
09 - 1 to 2 chive stems, cut for decorative pumpkin stems
10 - Optional: 1 small carrot, sliced into thin strips

# Method:

01 - Place eggs in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand off heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
02 - Drain hot water and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel shells carefully to keep whites intact.
03 - Slice eggs lengthwise and gently remove yolks, setting whites aside. Transfer yolks to a mixing bowl.
04 - Mash yolks with a fork until fine. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until very smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture generously into the egg white halves, mounding the filling slightly for visual appeal.
06 - Sprinkle paprika over the filled eggs to create an orange pumpkin look. Using a toothpick, gently score vertical lines to simulate pumpkin ridges.
07 - Insert a small piece of chive at the top of each egg to form a pumpkin stem. Optionally, add a thin carrot strip as a decorative leaf or vine.
08 - Arrange the finished eggs on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare with no complicated techniques
  • Ingredients are affordable and usually already stocked in your kitchen
  • Perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors with fun, creative decorating
  • Whimsical theme sparks conversation and joy at any Halloween party
  • Can be made vegetarian and gluten-free for broader appeal
02 -
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
  • Easy to customize for kids or spice lovers
  • Each bite is high in protein and low in carbs
  • Paprika not only colors the “pumpkins” but brings warmth and character
03 -
  • Always start with flawless eggs for easier peeling If you have time buy eggs a week ahead and let them sit in the fridge older eggs peel more easily
  • For the smoothest filling use a fine mesh strainer after mashing yolks It is the secret to bakery-level silkiness Double the recipe for big crowds or halve it for a quiet movie night Your kids will have fun helping with the decorating just be ready for a little mess in the kitchen

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