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Spooky eyeball deviled eggs with olive pupils and red pepper veining on Halloween platter with decorations

Spooky Eyeball Deviled Eggs Recipe

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These spooky eyeball deviled eggs transform classic appetizers into Halloween treats using olive pupils and red pepper veining for realistic eyeball appearance.

  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 24 deviled eggs 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for cooking)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 large black olives, sliced for pupils
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers for veining

 

  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Place eggs in saucepan, cover with water by 1 inch, add vinegar and salt.
  • Bring to boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand 12 minutes.
  • Transfer eggs to ice water bath immediately, cool 10 minutes.
  • Peel eggs under running water, starting from wider end.
  • Cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks to bowl.
  • Mash yolks, add mayonnaise, mustards, vinegar, and seasonings.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy, season to taste.
  • Pipe filling into egg white halves creating rounded mounds.
  • Place olive slice in center of each for pupil.
  • Arrange red pepper strips radiating from pupil for veining.
  • Optional: add sriracha dots for bloodshot effect.

 

  • Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

  • Slightly older eggs peel more easily than very fresh eggs
  • Ice bath prevents green ring around yolk
  • Assemble eyeball features just before serving for best appearance

 

  • Can be made 24 hours ahead, add decorations before serving
  • Author: David Cooper
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Spooky Halloween Snacks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
  • Calories: 185 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 285 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg