Description

Celebrate July 4th with these vibrant red, white, and blue deviled eggs—a fun and easy snack that’s sure to impress your guests! Combining the creamy goodness of classic deviled eggs with a splash of patriotic colors, these treats are perfect for barbecues and picnics. Delightful in appearance and flavor, they are not just a feast for the eyes but also a delicious addition to any festive gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops blue food coloring
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat; let sit for 12 minutes.
Cool Down: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for a few minutes to cool.
Peel: Gently tap and roll each egg on a hard surface, then peel under running water.
Make Filling: Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
Add Color: Divide yolk mixture into two bowls. Mix red food coloring into one bowl and blue into another until desired shades are achieved.
Fill & Garnish: Spoon or pipe red filling into half the egg whites and blue filling into the other half. Top with chopped chives if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg half (28g)
Calories: 70
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in crispy bacon bits or using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. If you want to prepare ahead of time, assemble these deviled eggs up to a day in advance; just keep them chilled.