These stunning 5 ingredient Colored Deviled Eggs are perfect for your Spring or Easter celebration. The recipe takes a regular deviled egg and transforms it into a beautiful colored egg by simply dying the white with food coloring and vinegar.
When springtime has arrived, the first thing I always love to make is deviled eggs. Growing up in the South, theyโre a staple appetizer recipe at pretty much every family gathering. I've mastered making the perfect hard boiled egg too, and am sharing all of my foolproof tips with you!
Deviled eggs are also a great recipe since you can customize them with your favorite flavors. The classic is with mustard and relish, but I also love BLT inspired, crab-filled, and spicy! You can really get creative in the kitchen with this appetizer recipe.
For Easter this year, I thought it could be fun coloring the egg whites of the deviled eggs just like the shells of easter eggs for something different! Turns out they are quite the show-stopping appetizer to surprise your guests with for the holiday. Plus, theyโre so simple to make too.
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How to Boil the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
I make hard boiled eggs every single week of the year, so I can fully say I'm an expert! My method has been perfected hundreds of times.
What I recommend is to bring a large pot of water to a low boil. Add the eggs and then boil them for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, set up an ice bath.
Once the timer beeps to indicate the eggs are finished, immediately using a slotted spoon remove the eggs from the boiling water and add them to the ice bath to cool until warm. Peel the eggs and repeat for the perfect hardboiled method every single time.
Pro Tip: The BEST and easiest method for removing hardboiled egg shells is to gently tap both rounded ends of the egg on the countertop. Then roll the egg on its side on the countertop to crack the rest of the shell. The shell will come right off, rinse the egg, and repeat.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Impressive appetizer: Perfect for a party or gathering to impress your guests, plus theyโre so simple to make.
- Make ahead recipe: Deviled eggs are always on my entertaining menu since theyโre perfect to prep ahead of time and fill right before guests arrive.
- Customize the flavors: The egg yolk filling can be mixed with all different herbs, spices, and condiments to change up the flavors every single time.
- Great for kids: This recipe, just like dying regular Easter eggs, is great for kids to help out with! Theyโll love picking out the colors and filling the egg whites too.
Ingredients
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- Large Eggs: The perfect side eggs for this easy appetizer.
- Mayonnaise: Makes the egg yolk mixture nice and creamy.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a nice briny flavor to the filling.
- Food Coloring: Choose your favorite colors here, natural food coloring also works well too!
- White Distilled Vinegar: Is essential for dying the egg whites correctly. The vinegar activates the dye to color the whites.
Tools You'll Need
- Saucepan
- Pairing Knife
- Ziptop Bag or Piping Bag and Tips
- Colander
- 3 2-Cup Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Food Coloring Dye
How to Make Colored Deviled Eggs
- Boil the eggs, my best method is above!
- Halve the boiled eggs, remove the yolks, and place the yolks in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate the yolks while dying the egg whites.
- Fill three 2-cup size bowls with 1 ยฝ cups water each. To each bowl, add 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10-20 drops of food coloring. Artificial dye tends to have a more concentrated color versus natural dye varieties. Stir until well combined.
- Place 6 egg whites in each bowl. Let the egg whites soak in the colored water for 20-30 minutes, or until they reach your desired color intensity. Add more drops if theyโre not at your desired color.
- Once colored, drain the egg whites from the colored water, and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Mash the egg yolks with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and white pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Place the egg whites on a serving tray. Spoon or pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
Expert Tips and Variations
- Peel the hardboiled eggs while warm: Allow the eggs to cool until warm in an ice bath then crack the shell and peel while the eggs are warm for an easier process. Rinse the eggs under water once the shell is cracked to help release any stuck pieces of as well.
- Natural vs. Artificial Dye: Natural dye like I used will take 10-20 drops, depending on how strong you want the color of your egg whites. Artificial will take less than 10, and again, depends on how dark you want your eggs. Simply drain when theyโve reached your desired color.
- Crack hard boiled eggs correctly: Thereโs a secret technique when it comes to cracking hardboiled eggs. Gently tap both rounded ends of the eggs to release the shell. Next, gently roll the whole egg against the countertop to crack the rest of the shell. Easily peel off the shell pieces and repeat.
- Use a piping bag for easy filling: Make sure you use a piping bag or a ziptop bag with the corner cut off for easy filling of the eggs with the egg yolk mixture.
- Other flavors to customize the filling:
- BLT: Add paprika, mayonnaise and mustard to the filling. Garnish the egg with a cherry tomato and bacon bit.Spicy: Add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or minced jalapeno to the filling for a little kick.
- Crab: Stir in fresh lump crabmeat and paprika to the yolk filling, Garnish with chives.
What to Serve with Colored Deviled Eggs
These are the best appetizer to add to any holiday celebration table! Some of my other favorite appetizer recipes to pair alongside are Green Jello Salad, Sausage Balls, and Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes.
For the main course, a glazed ham, roasted turkey, or even seafood like salmon are all nice! I love Gremolata Green Beans or Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, or Roasted Ranch Potatoes as a side dish. It's a meal that can't be beat!
Storage & Make Ahead Instructions
To make the eggs ahead of time, simply boil and peel the hard boiled eggs up to 3 days in advance. Make the egg yolk filling up to 3 days in advance as well. Then just dye and dill the egg whites the day of your gathering. Store in the refrigerator lightly covered with plastic wrap before serving.
Store any leftover deviled eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I donโt recommend freezing the eggs since it will change the texture and consistency of the recipe.
FAQs
Simply boil the eggs, scoop out the yolk to make the filling, and dye the whites using food coloring or natural food coloring and distilled vinegar.
Yes! It's very simple, just a few drops of food dye in water with a splash of vinegar.
It's not necessary, but the color may be lighter and more pastel than robust.
Bring a pot of water to a low boil. Add the eggs and boil 10 minutes. Carefully remove to an ice bath and cool until warm. Crack the shell and rinse under water.
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Colored Deviled Eggs (5 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 9 large hard boiled eggs peeled
- โ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- Salt and White Pepper to taste
- Food Coloring - 3 Colors see tips for natural versus artificial amounts
- 3 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
Instructions
- Halve the boiled eggs, remove the yolks, and place the yolks in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate the yolks while dying the egg whites.
- Fill 3 2-cup size bowls with 1 ยฝ cups water each. To each bowl, add 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10-20 drops of food coloring. Artificial dye tends to have a more concentrated color versus natural dye varieties. Stir until well combined.
- Place 6 egg whites in each bowl. Let the egg whites soak in the colored water for 20-30 minutes, or until they reach your desired color intensity. Add more drops if theyโre not at your desired color.
- Once colored, remove the egg whites from the colored water, and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Mash the egg yolks with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and white pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Place the egg whites on a serving tray. Spoon or pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
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Notes
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- Peel the hardboiled eggs while warm: Allow the eggs to cool until warm in an ice bath then crack the shell and peel while the eggs are warm for an easier process. Rinse the eggs under water once the shell is cracked to help release any stuck pieces of as well.
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- Crack hard boiled eggs correctly: Thereโs a secret technique when it comes to cracking hardboiled eggs. Gently tap both rounded ends of the eggs to release the shell. Next, gently roll the whole egg against the countertop to crack the rest of the shell. Easily peel off the shell pieces and repeat.
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- Use a piping bag for easy filling: Make sure you use a piping bag or a ziptop bag with the corner cut off for easy filling of the eggs with the egg yolk mixture.
- Make Ahead: Simply boil and peel the hard boiled eggs up to 3 days in advance. Make the egg yolk filling up to 3 days in advance as well. Then just dye and dill the egg whites the day of your gathering. Store in the refrigerator lightly covered with plastic wrap before serving.
- Leftovers: Store any leftover deviled eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I donโt recommend freezing the eggs since it will change the texture and consistency of the recipe.
Susan
These are beautiful deviled eggs and perfect for Easter!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO MUCH!! ๐
Pauline Amick
I will try this because I have made pickled eggs and then made them into deviled eggs.
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I hope you love them too!!
Kelly Duvall
Mom has been doing this for years.
Laura Ashley
I love that! ๐
Linda Sewell
These are SI beautiful & so simple to make. Laura makes her egg mixture the same way my Mama did, but we NEVER thought about coloring the egg whites. Even though it's just my husband and I here for Easter, I'm DEFINITELY making these for us. May even make them for our 43rd Wedding anniversary which falls on the same day as the drawing. That would be an awesome surprise. Thank you Laura for always sharing your recipes and great tips. โค๏ธ
Laura Ashley
You're so sweet, Linda! Thank you SO MUCH!! I hope you have a very happy Anniversary!!
Kevin Proulx
They look so delicious and now I have to make me some, the only thing I need to buy is DiJon mustard
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO MUCH!! I hope you LOVE them too!
Kathleen
These were so fun, everyone commented on them -- and there wasn't one left at the end of our brunch!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I'm so happy they were such a hit!
Jules
These deviled eggs came out so pretty that I'll be making them for Easter. My granddaughter told me they must have been from colored chickens LOL.
Laura Ashley
Aww!! That is the sweetest little comment!! I love that she said that!!
Lynn
We had an early Easter celebration and these were a great touch! The kids loved them ๐
Laura Ashley
Awesome! SO HAPPY y'all liked them so much!!