Description
Festive and delightful, these Deviled Egg Christmas Trees bring flavor and fun to your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small stars
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 12 minutes.
- Cool eggs in cold water and peel gently.
- Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat, add sliced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat.
- Blend cooked spinach, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes until smooth.
- Halve the eggs, fill them with the mixture, and decorate with minced chili and star-shaped bell peppers. Grate parmesan on top.
Notes
For a unique twist, try adding diced veggies as holiday ornaments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Deviled eggs, Christmas appetizers, holiday recipe