Add some fright to your Halloween table with these Spooky Deviled Eggs, featuring a purple-dyed crackle effect on the egg whites, a vibrant green filling, and a creepy spider egg look topped with black sesame seeds. Fun, easy to make, and a savory break from all the candy, they’re the perfect festive addition to your Halloween gathering!
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This Halloween-inspired appetizer is simple to customize and guaranteed to be a hit at your Halloween get-together. These eggs will delight your guests, and they pair perfectly with my other festive Halloween recipes, including these sheet pan caramel apples and Halloween swirl brownies!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These spooky deviled eggs offer a unique twist on a classic recipe, perfect for Halloween, and pair wonderfully with our festive Halloween veggie pizza for a complete spooky spread!
- They are amazingly savory and creamy.
- You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these deviled eggs.
- The webbed effect makes these Halloween eggs look fancy and complicated, but it’s actually super easy!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to make this spooky deviled egg appetizer!
- Eggs are the star of this recipe! They can be boiled or steamed, whatever method works best for you. Larger eggs may also work better for this recipe.
- Miracle Whip creates the creamy, savory filling of the deviled egg.
- Yellow mustard makes the yolk mixture tangy and creamy.
- Salt and pepper help to season the egg and enhance the flavor.
- Purple and neon green gel food coloring are the perfect Halloween colors for this spooky recipe. They offer a vibrant addition to your Halloween spread!
- Poppy seeds are used to garnish and add some texture to the eggs.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Have fun with the customization with this recipe. You can try to add sliced olives arranged in the shape of a spider, or you can dye your yolk mixture orange and try to make pumpkins!
- Some other garnish options include paprika or sesame seeds.
- Change up the colors of the food coloring for more variation!
How to Make Spooky Deviled Eggs
Once you've gathered all your ingredients, boil the eggs for 12 minutes, then drain. Place in an ice bath for 10 minutes, and drain again. Then, follow the steps below for a fun Halloween appetizer!
- Step 1: Using a spoon, gently crack the egg shells all around without removing them or creating large holes.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix water and purple gel food coloring. Place cracked eggs in the water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Step 3: Drain water and carefully peel eggs.
- Step 4: Cut the eggs lengthwise.
- Step 5: Remove the yolks, placing them in a bowl, and set the whites aside on a serving tray.
- Step 6: Using a fork, smash the yolks and mix in the Miracle Whip, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Step 7: Add neon green food coloring to the filing and mix until smooth.
- Step 8: Transfer the yolk mixture to a ziplock bag, pipe it into the egg whites, garnish with poppy seeds, and serve.
Helpful Tips
- The longer that you soak your eggs in the water, the darker the color of the dyed cracks will be.
- Be careful not to spill your bowl of water and food dye; otherwise, it will stain.
- It’s important to have perfectly hard-boiled eggs that are cooked all the way through and have shells that peel perfectly.
- You can boil, steam, or use an electric egg steamer for your hard-boiled eggs. Whatever works best for you!
Recipe FAQs
To create the perfect spiderweb effect, gently crack the egg shells all around using a spoon, being careful not to create large holes.
Yes, you can substitute regular mayonnaise for Miracle Whip; just adjust the seasoning to taste.
Transfer the yolk mixture to a ziplock bag, cut a small corner, and pipe it into the egg whites for a neat presentation; alternatively, you can simply spoon the filling into the eggs for a quicker option.
You can use natural colorings like beet juice for a reddish tint or purple cabbage juice for a blue effect.
Try using sliced olives, bacon bits, or fresh herbs like chives for a unique twist on the classic recipe!
Along with other spooky appetizers, these deviled eggs can be served on a festively themed platter with Halloween picks and decorations. Serve them with a spooky-themed drink and these Pumpkin Oreo Balls.
Yes, you can make spooky deviled eggs 1-2 days in advance. Add the filling or any extra decorative toppings just before serving.
Top Tip
If taking these Halloween eggs to a party, the safest way to transport them is with an egg storage container. Gently lift the eggs out of the container using a spoon when you are ready to serve.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store any leftover eggs, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
Deviled eggs should not be frozen. They are best served fresh or within 1-2 days after storing in the refrigerator.
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Spooky Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- ½ cup Miracle Whip
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Purple and neon green gel food coloring
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Place eggs in a large pot of water over high heat. Bring to a boil for 12 minutes. Remove from burner and carefully drain water from eggs.
- Place eggs in an ice water bath for 10 minutes. Drain water again.
- Using a spoon, gently crack the egg shells all the way around each egg. Be careful on the ends, making sure not to create a large hole. Do not remove the shells.
- In a large bowl, mix water and purple gel food coloring. Place cracked eggs in the water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Drain water and carefully peel eggs.
- Cut the eggs lengthwise and remove the yolk. Put the yolks in a medium mixing bowl and place the egg whites on a serving tray and set aside.
- Using a fork, smash the yolks.
- Add Miracle Whip, mustard, salt, pepper, and neon green food coloring to yolk filling. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer yolk mixture to a large ziplock bag. Cut a small corner off and pipe the mixture into each egg white.
- Garnish with poppy seeds and serve.
Notes
- The longer that you soak your eggs in the water, the darker the color of the dyed cracks will be.
- Be careful not to spill your bowl of water and food dye, because it will stain.
- It’s important to have perfectly hard-boiled eggs that are cooked all the way through and have shells that peel perfectly.
- You can boil, steam, or use an electric egg steamer for your hard-boiled eggs. Whatever works best for you!
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