Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive fall appetizer that transforms classic deviled eggs into adorable pumpkin-shaped bites with paprika and chive stems. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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6 large eggs, hard-boiled
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 drop red food coloring (optional)
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Fresh chives, cut into small pieces
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Smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
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Peel and halve the hard-boiled eggs, then remove yolks.
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Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Add a drop of food coloring if desired for a pumpkin-orange hue.
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Pipe yolk mixture into egg whites, forming rounded mounds.
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Use a toothpick to create pumpkin-like ridges.
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Place a chive piece as a stem and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
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Chill until serving.
Notes
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Boil eggs ahead, but pipe filling just before serving for best freshness.
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A single drop of food coloring is enough—don’t overdo it.
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Works great as a party appetizer or a protein-packed snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling eggs)
- Cuisine: American