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Spooky Halloween Deviled Eyeballs

These are deviled eggs transformed into creepy eyeballs for Halloween, featuring bright red-colored egg whites filled with creamy yolk mixture. They are decorated with faux blood vessels and mini granite or black olive pupils to create an unsettling, eyeball-like appearance. The final texture is smooth with a firm egg white exterior and a creamy, vibrant filling inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces large eggs fresh, for boiling
  • 2 tsp distilled white vinegar for boiling water
  • 1 drop red food coloring for dyeing egg whites
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise smooth, creamy filling
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard adds tang and color
  • to taste hot sauce optional, for spicy kick
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika for smoky flavor and gory effect
  • small grapefruit or small olive for the pupil
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil for greasing or blending

Equipment

  • Pot for boiling eggs
  • Mixing bowls
  • Small piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
  • Toothpick or fine-tipped tool
  • Cooking tray or plate

Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water, adding a drop of white vinegar.
  2. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs carefully and place in ice water to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  4. Peel the cooled eggs gently and slice each egg in half lengthwise.
  5. Carefully remove yolks into a bowl and mash with mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth and vibrant red.
  6. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the egg whites and gently dye their surface evenly, creating a bloodshot appearance. Let sit briefly for the color to set.
  7. Spoon or pipe the blood-red yolk mixture back into each hollowed egg white, filling them generously to resemble eyeballs.
  8. Use a toothpick or fine tool to draw small blood vessels on the egg whites with more hot sauce or red food coloring.
  9. Place a small olive or grapefruit segment onto each filled egg to mimic an iris or pupil, pressing lightly to secure.
  10. Garnish the eyes with a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a gory, ghoulish effect.
  11. Arrange the spooky eyeballs on a serving tray and chill briefly before serving for best presentation.

Notes

If dyeing the egg whites unevenly, soak them longer or dab in color for consistency. Use hot sauce sparingly to control the blood vessel effect. Keep eggs chilled for easier handling and better presentation.