Who doesn’t like a deviled egg?!? These spooky bloodshot eye-deviled eggs in the spirit of Halloween are adorable! Well in a creepy sort of way, right?
A unique take on deviled eggs where the yolk mixture is dyed green and the whites of the hard-boiled egg are riddled with crackles of red to mimic broken blood vessels of the eye. A classic deviled egg recipe that is tasty with a creative twist!
Recently, I had several dozen eggs that were going to expire in terms of their “Best Before Date,” so I knew I was going to boil them off to be used for egg salad or even just hard-boiled egg snacks.
While I was in the process of doing this, my brother sent me a tic-tok of someone; I wish I would have kept it to give her credit here, creating these spooky bloodshot eye, deviled eggs! I thought they were super cool. I decided I would try them and see how they came out! So Cool right?
Free Range Vs. Pasture Raised Eggs, What is Better?
Before we get to the recipe, we need to take a minute to talk about eggs. We are obsessed with eating only pasture-raised eggs in our house.
Many people think the free range is the way to go, but the industry is misleading them. Free range only means the chicken can leave the holding facility, however the level of access to the outdoors is relative to the certification of the program. In, many cases the access to the outside is not that big, and so many truly do not see the light of day. Pasture-raised, however, is just that; they are raised in a pasture with all of the benefits of moving around all year long.
I understand that these choices come at a considerable cost over the many options available at the grocery store. We traditionally make sure our eggs also come from a farm that has fed their chicken organic feed. Quickly, one carton of pasture-raised organic-fed chicken eggs can cost upwards of $7. You may be able to get them cheaper at a local farmers market, or even a local farm.
Believe me when I tell you that once you have cracked an egg from a pasture-raised, organic fed chicken and see how beautiful the color of the yolk is compared to what you may have become accustomed to, you will find the money somewhere. I am just sure of it!
Let’s get to making these Spooky Deviled Eggs!
How To Make Deviled Eggs
First, Make The Hard Boiled Eggs:
TIP: Do not try to make hardboiled eggs with new eggs from the grocery store because they will never peel well. You want to boil week-old eggs for the best results.
Fill your cast iron pot with your eggs being careful not to overcrowd them. Add enough water to the pot so it just covers the eggs and put it on the stove on medium-high heat.
Once the eggs comes to boil, add 2 Tablespoons of baking soda to the water. It will bubble up a bit at first and then settle. This will help your eggs peel beautifully.
Set your temperature to medium-low and let them simmer for 12 minutes. Once the 12-minute mark has come, take one egg out and test to be sure they are done. Run it under cold water so you can peel it. Cut it in half and inspect the yolk. You want the yolk center to be perfectly cooked, not gummy.
After they eggs are cooked properly, put the pot carefully under cold water to stop the cooking process of the eggs.
Create The Blood Shot Eye Effect:
Take the hard boiled eggs, and hit them lightly with the back of a spoon to crack the eggs. You want to slightly crack the exterior of the eggs, but not so hard that the egg peels.
Fill the bowl with water to cover the eggs and add in red food coloring to the water.
Stir the red food coloring in until well blended. Put the eggs into the refrigerator and let them soak overnight. I flipped the eggs over once or twice just because I was obsessed with the process and to be sure the cracks all got the most love from the food coloring.
Carefully, remove the the eggs from the bowl and start to peel the shells. TIP: Where gloves, to keep your hands from becoming red, and be sure you are using a apron to preserve your clothing from future red blotches.
Being selective on how to cut thru the center of your eggs so you get the best blood shot eye effect of the egg you will ultimately stuff later.
The Magic Yolk Center Of Our Spooky Bloodshot Eye Deviled Eggs
Empty all of the yolks into a bowl, and mash well with a fork to remove all of the lumps. Now for the recipe that my mother has made for years, and comes straight out of the true G.O.A.T. THE Betty Crocker cookbook!
For each 1/2 dozen eggs, you will add 3 tablespoons of Mayonnaise, the good old regular kind… not the sugary Miracle Whip stuff! 1 teaspoon of Dijon Mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, several dashes of Tabasco Sauce ( more if you like ) and mix until well combined.
To the combined yolk mixture, you are going to add a few drops of green food coloring to get a creepy green color for the center of the eyeball.
Not sure why I didn’t grab a picture of the green all mixed up, but you get the point! Then add the yolk mayo mixture to the center of the eggs. Normally, I would top my deviled eggs with a little paprika like my grandmother used to do, but I didn’t here because I didn’t want to take away from the bloodshot whites.
These turned out so adorable. What a great way to infuse some creativity to an appetizer. Perfect for a halloween party of course, but also fun to make and serve with a lunch or dinner to keep things festive for the month of October!!
Other Incredibly Delicious October Recipes To Make:
- Calzones Shaped Pumpkins With Dipping Sauce
- White Bean Chicken Chili
- Healthy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili
- Meatloaf Recipe, Old School Delicious
Happy Halloween!!
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