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Jack-o'-Lantern Deviled Eggs
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 black olives, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
  • Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then peel off the shells.
  • Slice each egg in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth.
  • Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika to the yolks. Stir until the mixture is creamy and evenly colored.
  • Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves. Dust the tops lightly with extra paprika.
  • Arrange small pieces of sliced black olive on each filled egg to form eyes and a mouth.

Notes

Make the faces right before serving so the olives stay neat and dark. If you want a stronger orange color, add a small pinch more paprika to the filling rather than using food coloring. These eggs hold up well in the fridge for a few hours if you cover them loosely with plastic wrap.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Saucepan, Mixing Bowl, Knife