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Eyeball Deviled Eggs Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These spooky Eyeball Deviled Eggs are a fun and creepy twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for Halloween parties. Hard-boiled eggs are halved and filled with a creamy pesto-infused yolk mixture, then topped with candy eyes and decorated with red food coloring to mimic bloodshot veins, creating an eerie eyeball effect that’s both delicious and visually striking.

Ingredients

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Eggs and Filling

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons green pesto
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, a pinch

Decoration

  • 12 candy eyes (large)
  • Red gel food color

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yolk mixture: Cut each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yolks using a teaspoon, placing them into a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of green pesto, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, salt to taste, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth but still has a slight texture. Set aside.
  2. Decorate egg whites: Using a toothpick dipped in red gel food color, paint thin lines resembling veins onto the surface of each egg white half to create a bloodshot eyeball effect.
  3. Fill the eggs: Spoon the prepared yolk mixture back into the cavities of the egg whites, filling each evenly.
  4. Add the eyeballs: Top each filled egg half with one candy eye, pressing gently to secure it in place.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Arrange the eyeball deviled eggs on a serving platter and serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of pesto or mayonnaise to achieve your desired creaminess and flavor intensity.
  • Candy eyes are decorative and can be substituted with sliced black olives for a savory alternative.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve larger groups.
  • Check the accompanying post for additional last-minute Halloween recipe ideas.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/eyeball-deviled-eggs-recipe/