Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs (Printable Version)

Tangy deviled eggs filled with creamy yolks and decorated with edible olive spiders for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
07 - 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika plus extra for garnish

→ Decoration

08 - 12 large pitted black olives

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain eggs and cool thoroughly under cold running water. Peel eggs carefully to preserve the whites.
03 - Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl; reserve whites.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until creamy.
05 - Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture evenly into the hollow of each egg white half.
06 - Slice each olive in half; use one half for the spider's body. Cut the other half into thin strips for legs.
07 - Place one olive half atop each deviled egg. Arrange 3 to 4 olive strips on each side to form spider legs.
08 - Lightly dust with extra smoked paprika if desired; serve eggs chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ideal for kids and adults thanks to the fun olive spider topping
  • Simple ingredients found in most kitchens with easy prep
  • Ready in half an hour and perfect for making ahead
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free so everyone feels included at the table
02 -
  • Packed with protein and vitamins for healthy snacking
  • Spiders made from olives are both adorable and edible
  • Filling can be customized with herbs or heat for any palate
03 -
  • Always use a sharp straight edge knife for clean egg halves
  • Mash yolks until ultra smooth for creamy filling and no lumps
  • Let the eggs chill after assembly so flavors meld and spiders hold tight
  • Pipe the filling for perfect swirls or create ghost shapes if you like

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