Spooky Halloween Deviled Egg Eyeballs That Will Wow Your Guests

Every Halloween, I love to create dishes that are as fun as they are terrifying. This year, I decided to craft something truly eerie and edible: Deviled Egg Eyeballs. These little horrors look like creepy eyeballs, but taste like classic deviled eggs with a twist of spooky flair.

The secret is in the presentation—using red food coloring and a touch of olive for the iris, they turn simple eggs into a haunting centerpiece. They’re perfect for parties and bring out giggles and squeals all around the table. Plus, they are surprisingly simple to assemble, making them a top choice for last-minute spooky snacks.

WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE?

• Their creepy appearance never fails to delight kids and adults alike.
• Combines the creamy comfort of deviled eggs with a festive twist.
• It’s chaos on a plate, and I love that about Halloween treats.
• Perfect for adding a dash of spooky fun to any meal or party.
• They remind me of childhood Halloweens filled with laughter and candy.

Deviled Egg Eyeballs

Deviled Egg Eyeballs are a spooky Halloween appetizer featuring halved hard-boiled eggs filled with creamy yolk mixture. The eggs are decorated with red food coloring and olive slices to resemble creepy eyeballs, with a textured, realistic appearance. The final presentation is both eerie and edible, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 large large eggs for hard boiling
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise for creamy filling
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard adds tang to filling
• to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
• 1 drop red food coloring to tint the yolk mixture
• 12 small green or black olives for the irises

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Piping bag or spoon
• Small knife
• Cutting board

Method

 

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely.
2. Peel the cooled eggs carefully, then slice each egg in half lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks into a mixing bowl, taking care not to damage the whites.
3. Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth, then add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
4. Add a drop of red food coloring to the yolk mixture and stir until uniformly tinted to resemble bloodshot eyes.
5. Use a spoon or piping bag to fill the hollows of the egg whites with the red-tinted yolk mixture, creating a rounded, bulging appearance for the eyeballs.
6. Slice small rounds from the olives to resemble irises and place one in the center of each filled egg, pressing gently to embed into the yolk filling.
7. Arrange the deviled egg eyeballs on a serving platter, and if desired, add a few more drops of red coloring around for extra spooky flair.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving for a chilling Halloween effect.

Notes

You can vary the size of the olives for different irises and add tiny dots of mayonnaise or food coloring to mimic blood vessels for more realism.

Making these deviled egg eyeballs is a cheeky way to celebrate the spooky season. They add a playful, ghoulish touch to any Halloween spread, sparking conversations and reactions. Plus, they’re a tasty little project that keeps the party feeling lively.

As the night wears on, the eerie eyes seem to watch over the festivities, adding to the thrill of the holiday. Once plated, they become the perfect balance of creepy and delicious—a reminder that Halloween is about fun and imagination. No matter the thrill, these eyeballs are sure to be a memorable part of your celebration.