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Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

These festive Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are the perfect fall appetizer. Shaped to look like mini pumpkins, they’re creamy, flavorful, and ideal for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 halves
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A few drops orange food coloring or carrot puree/turmeric for natural coloring
  • Fresh chives parsley stems, or celery sticks (for stems)

Method
 

  1. Hard-boil the eggs, let them cool, and peel carefully. Slice in half lengthwise and remove yolks.
  2. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Stir in orange food coloring (or natural option) until the mixture turns pumpkin orange.
  4. Pipe or spoon filling back into egg whites, shaping into small mounds.
  5. Use a toothpick to create vertical “pumpkin” lines.
  6. Insert a small piece of chive, parsley stem, or celery in the center as the pumpkin stem.
  7. Arrange on a platter, sprinkle with paprika, and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Make ahead and refrigerate up to 1 day (add stems just before serving).
  • Add sriracha or cayenne for spice.
  • Mix in 1 teaspoon pumpkin puree for a seasonal twist.