Description
A whimsical twist on classic deviled eggs, these Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are perfect for holiday gatherings, blending festive presentation with delightful flavors.
Ingredients
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- 1 red fresno chili pepper (minced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into small stars)
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Cool and peel.
- Cook the spinach: In a pan, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Then stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Blend the filling: Mash the egg yolks in a bowl, add sautéed spinach, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Finish the eggs: Pipe the filling back into the egg white halves. Decorate with fresno chili and star-shaped yellow bell peppers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a twist, feel free to experiment with ingredients like bacon bits, dill, or fresh herbs in the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg