Deviled Egg Christmas Trees
Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are festive appetizers that combine creamy eggs and spicy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, Christmas, deviled eggs, Festive Food, holiday recipes, party food
Servings: 12 trees
Calories: 150kcal
Saucepan
Small Pan
mixing bowl
Egg Filling
- 7 large eggs hard-boiled
- 2 tablespoons butter for richness
- 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 5 oz baby spinach or kale as a substitute
- 1/3 cup mayo binds filling
- 1 tablespoon mustard adds zing
- 1/2 lemon juice for freshness
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for warm flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes optional for texture
Decoration
- 1 red fresno chili pepper minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into small stars
- Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top
How to Make
Boil the eggs. Start by placing your large eggs in a saucepan, covering them with cold water. Bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Prepare the spinach. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Then, toss in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, roughly 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Blend the filling. Once the eggs are cooled, peel them and slice them in half lengthwise. In a bowl, scoop out the yolks and mash them with mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and the sautéed spinach mixture. Mix until creamy.
Fill the eggs. Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites. To create the tree shape, stack the filling higher in the center. Top with minced Fresno chili and garnish with yellow bell pepper stars. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top for an extra touch of festivity.
For a vibrant finish, consider using fresh herbs as an extra garnish.
Serving: 1tree | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg