Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with these festive Deviled Egg Christmas Trees. These tall, overstuffed deviled eggs are cleverly styled to resemble Christmas trees, combining creamy, flavorful filling made with spinach, garlic, and spices, topped with colorful bell pepper stars and parmesan cheese for a delightful and visually appealing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- 1 red fresno chili pepper (minced)
Garnish
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into small stars)
- Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place the 7 large eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove eggs and place them into an ice bath to cool.
- Prepare the spinach garlic mixture: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden. Add the 5 oz baby spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the egg filling: Peel the cooled eggs and carefully slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the sautéed spinach and garlic, 1/3 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon mustard, juice of half a lemon, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes, and the minced red fresno chili pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the deviled egg trees: Spoon or pipe the filling back into the whites, creating a generous, tall mound resembling a Christmas tree shape.
- Garnish: Decorate the top of each filled egg with small yellow bell pepper stars and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese to mimic ornaments and snow on the trees.
- Serve and enjoy: Chill the deviled egg Christmas trees briefly to set, then serve as a festive holiday appetizer that will wow your guests with both taste and presentation.
Notes
- Tall overstuffed deviled eggs designed to look like Christmas trees for festive presentation.
- Use dehydrated potato flakes to help thicken the filling without altering the flavor significantly.
- The smoked paprika and hot sauce add a subtle smoky warmth with a slight kick.
- Choose a sharp Parmesan cheese for a nice contrast to the creamy filling.
- Make sure eggs are fully cooled before peeling to avoid tearing the whites.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like dill or chives for additional flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg
