Description
Red, White, and Blue Deviled Eggs are the perfect festive treat for your July 4th celebrations! These colorful bites combine classic flavors with a vibrant twist, making them a standout addition to any summer gathering. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these deviled eggs will have your guests raving as they enjoy every delicious bite. Get ready to add some patriotic flair to your table with this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2β3 drops red food coloring
- 2β3 drops blue food coloring
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Cool under cold water.
- Peel the eggs gently and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mix yolks with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until creamy.
- Divide yolk mixture into two bowls; add red food coloring to one and blue to the other until desired shades are reached.
- Spoon or pipe the red mixture into half of the egg whites and fill the remaining halves with blue mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chives or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like dill or bacon bits. Serve on a festive platter for an eye-catching presentation!