Spider Deviled Eggs
A whimsical twist on classic deviled eggs, perfect for parties and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives (for decoration)
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place your eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let them simmer for about 9-12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer them to a bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes.
- Peel the eggs: Gently tap and roll the eggs to crack the shell, then peel from the wider end.
- Prepare the filling: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise, remove the yolks, and mash them with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fill the eggs: Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture.
- Create the spiders: Cut black olives for spider bodies and legs, arranging them on the egg filling.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle paprika on top and arrange on a platter.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with fillings by adding ingredients like herbs or spices for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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