Pumpkin Deviled Eggs for Halloween Buffets
Quick and spooky, these pumpkin deviled eggs bring festive charm and flavor to your Halloween party.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 deviled egg halves
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 large eggs, cold
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a tangy swap)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1–1½ tsp smoked paprika (plus extra for dusting)
- Fresh chives, cut into 1-inch stems
- Optional: 1 drop orange food coloring
Instructions
- Place cold eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes and peel.
- Slice each egg lengthwise and remove yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add orange food coloring if needed.
- Fill the egg whites with the mixture, dust with smoked paprika, and insert chive stems to complete the pumpkin look.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best pumpkin-like result. Swaps can reduce calories while maintaining flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 165mg