Colored Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
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12 large eggs
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Coloring
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Food coloring (any colors you like)
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Water
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1 tablespoon white vinegar per color
Optional Garnish
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Paprika
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Chives
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Parsley
Instructions
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Boil the eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
Transfer to ice water and cool completely. -
Peel and halve
Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
Carefully remove yolks and place them in a bowl. Set egg whites aside. -
Color the egg whites
In separate bowls or cups, add:-
1 cup water
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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10–20 drops food coloring (more drops = deeper color)
Place egg whites into the dye and soak for 5–15 minutes until desired color is reached.
Remove and place on paper towels to dry. -
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Make the filling
Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. -
Fill the eggs
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the colored egg whites. -
Garnish & chill
Sprinkle with paprika or herbs if desired.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
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Pastel colors: use fewer drops of food coloring.
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Bold colors: let egg whites soak longer.
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Gel food coloring gives brighter shades than liquid.
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Don’t color the yolk mixture—it stays classic and creamy inside.