colored deviled eggs
(2 ratings)
Easter is the perfect time to make these adorable colored deviled eggs. As if deviled eggs couldn't get any better, we've colored the egg whites to make the most festive appetizer. Don't just limit serving these at Easter, though. The egg whites can be colored to suit any holiday - Halloween, Fourth of July, Christmas, etc.
(2 ratings)
yield
10 -12
prep time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For colored deviled eggs
- FOR HARD-BOILED EGGS
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12eggs
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2-3 Tbspwhite vinegar
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2 qtice water
- FILLING
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1/2 cmayonnaise
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1 Tbspyellow mustard
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3 Tbspsweet relish
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/8 tspblack pepper
- DYED EGGS
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4-5drops food coloring (your choice of color)
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3 cwater
How To Make colored deviled eggs
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1Fill a pot halfway with water. Bring water to a rolling boil then turn it to medium heat.
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2Use a spoon to gently place eggs in the pot.
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3Let eggs cook uncovered on medium heat for 10 minutes.
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4Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for an additional 10 minutes.
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5Add ice, water, and 2-3 Tbsp of white vinegar to a 2-quart bowl. Using a spoon put the cooked eggs into the ice water. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
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6Remove eggshells.
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7Rinse eggs with cool water.
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8Slice the eggs in half longways. Remove the yolks.
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9Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper. Depending on how smooth you like the filling, use a fork or a hand mixer.
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10In three bowls, add 4 to 5 drops of food coloring. When using a light color, like yellow or yellow-green, drops of color may need to be added to the water for more vibrant color.
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11Then add 1 cup of water in each bowl.
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12Add 8 egg white halves to each bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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13Remove the dyed egg whites from the bowls. Let them drain on a paper towel.
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14Fill each dyed egg white with yolk filling.
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15Chill the eggs before serving.
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