Name: Deviled Egg Christmas Trees
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 for garnish

Description

Festive deviled eggs decorated to resemble Christmas trees, combining classic flavors with vibrant greens and colorful peppers.

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 for garnish

Instructions

Place 7 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of sliced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 5 ounces of baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, mash the peeled egg yolks. Add the cooked spinach-garlic mixture, 1/3 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, and 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes. Mix until smooth. Stir in the minced red fresno chili pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Spoon the egg yolk mixture back into the halved egg whites. Decorate with yellow bell pepper stars on top to create your tree shape. Grate Parmesan cheese over the filled eggs for added flavor.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be left out during a party for about 2 hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: deviled eggs, christmas appetizers, holiday recipes, festive food, party platter