Description

These vibrant Red, White, and Blue Deviled Eggs are a festive twist on the classic appetizer, with a delicious combination of spicy horseradish, smoked paprika, and a beautiful red, white, and blue color effect.

Ingredients

3 drops red gel food coloring

⅔ cup water, or as needed

2 drops blue gel food coloring

Toothpicks

8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled

2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon hot prepared horseradish

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 pinch fresh-ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika

1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives (optional)

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Instructions

In separate small bowls or ramekins, mix red food coloring with ⅓ cup water and blue food coloring with ⅓ cup water.
Insert 3 to 4 toothpicks about ¼-inch deep into the center of each peeled hard-cooked egg. Dip one end into the red coloring and the other into the blue, allowing them to sit for 5-10 minutes depending on the intensity of the color. Dry on paper towels.
Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. Push the yolks through a sieve or use a potato ricer to achieve a smooth texture.
In a bowl, mix the yolks with mayonnaise, horseradish, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the mixture into each egg white half.
Dust each egg half with smoked paprika and sprinkle with fresh chives, if desired. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different colors for other festive occasions like Christmas or Easter.
If you prefer a milder version, replace horseradish with mustard or pickle relish.
For a vegan version, swap eggs with tofu and use vegan mayonnaise.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling, Piping
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg half
Calories: 60
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg