Easy Festive Deviled Egg Ornaments

A playful holiday twist on classic deviled eggs, these festive ornaments are delicious, colorful, and perfect for parties.

I love making these deviled egg ornaments every holiday season to add a fun and tasty touch to our gatherings.

Ingredients

• Eggs: 6 large eggs
• Filling: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Decorations: 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onions, 1 tablespoon finely grated carrot, 2 tablespoons finely diced pickles or cornichons (optional), 6 thin chive stems or parsley stems (for ornament hangers)

Instructions

Step 1:

Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Step 2:

Drain and cool eggs under cold water. Peel carefully.

Step 3:

Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove yolks and place them in a medium bowl.

Step 4:

Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 5:

Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites, creating a rounded ornament shape.

Step 6:

Decorate tops with diced peppers, carrots, pickles, and chives to mimic festive ornaments.

Step 7:

Insert a chive or parsley stem at the top of each egg as the ornament hanger.

Step 8:

Chill until ready to serve.

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This recipe always brings smiles during holidays when family gathers around to enjoy these creative treats.

Required Tools

Saucepan, mixing bowl, knife, spoon or piping bag, cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains eggs and may contain traces of mustard & check mayonnaise for potential allergens (e g soy or egg)

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 1 g, Protein 5 g

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These festive deviled eggs add a charming touch to any holiday table and are sure to impress your guests.

Recipe Q&A

→ How do I boil eggs perfectly for deviled eggs?

Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Cool immediately for easy peeling.

→ What can I use to create the colorful toppings?

Use finely diced red and green bell peppers, grated carrots, chopped chives or green onions, and optional diced pickles or cornichons for vibrant decoration.

→ Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, prepare the filling and decorate the eggs in advance, then chill until serving to keep flavors fresh and vibrant.

→ How do I make the ornaments hang?

Insert thin chive stems or parsley stems at the top of each filled egg half to mimic ornament hangers.

→ Are there variations to the filling?

You can replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option or add smoked paprika or turmeric for extra color and flavor.