There’s nothing more fun for Halloween than spooky looking foods. These Monster Eyes Deviled Eggs are perfect for a Halloween party or for dinner before trick or treating.
I was brainstorming (ie: googling) for Halloween inspired foods, and came across this recipe for Avocado Deviled Eggs over at The Spinach Spot. My kids love boiled eggs as a snack or with their lunches, and they especially love deviled eggs. I thought these Monster Eye Halloween Deviled Eggs would make a perfectly spooky snack for my little ones.
Of course, I obviously changed up the recipe just a bit to fit my needs… (my spooky needs, lol)
Monster Eyes Deviled Eggs
One thing to keep in mind for avocado deviled eggs is: the riper the avocado, the better. My avocados weren’t that ripe, so I had to add a bit of mayo to get to the desired creaminess. But with a ripe avocado, this will not be necessary.
I saw pimientos when I was at the store and now I kind of wish I had bought them to put inside the olives. (Can you picture little red pimientos inside the olives?) No biggie though, these monster eye deviled eggs are still perfectly ghoulish. Bwah-ha-ha-ha…
And of course, I use Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs. (Want to try these pasteurized in the shell eggs? Click here for the store locator and here for a coupon.)
Spooky Monster Eyes Deviled Eggs for Halloween
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbs dill relish
- sliced black olives
- mayonnaise (optional- add 1 tsp at a time as needed to achieve optimum creaminess)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- red food coloring
- soft (brand new) paint brush
Instructions
- Peel eggs and cut in half, lengthwise. Scoop out yolks.
- In a bowl mash together egg yolks, avocado and lemon juice. (My avocados were not super ripe, I found I needed to use a food processor.
- If the egg and avocado mixture needs more creaminess, add 1 tsp of mayo at time to achieve desired creaminess
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add a tiny bit of red food coloring to a spoon and using the paint brush, “paint” the red blood shot eyes onto the eggs.
- Spoon avocado mixture into eggs and top with a sliced black olive. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve and best if served within 6 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 egg
- Calories: 47
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 3
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Cheryl @ That's What Che Said says
I featured your project on Monday Funday! Thanks for linking up with us! xo – Cheryl @ That's What Che Said…
http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2014/11-last-minute-halloween-ideas-monday-funday-link-party/
Kimberly Lewis says
Hello gorgeous! Love this! Pinned. We hope to see you at our party tonight at 7 pm. It is so fun to party with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Mel {MamaBuzz} says
Love the avocado twist! These are so festive. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week's issue.
Elizabeth Lund says
This is so creative! I love the addition of avocado. Thank you!
Sharon Erickson says
How fun are these?? My kids will love these!
Mandy Beyeler says
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – I featured you today!
–Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com
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These are SO cute!!!! Thanks so much for linking up to Monday Funday!!
Jill Shepherd says
I LOVE these! What a great idea!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Kaitlin Jenkins says
These are adorable!
Amberly Steele says
Awesome! Will be trying this for our upcoming Halloween party!