Christmas Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs make a great snack or side dish for any holiday, but we especially love them for Christmas breakfast or Christmas lunch. This year, present your guests with something more festive, and try this Christmas deviled egg recipe. The filling uses all of the favorites, including mayo, mustard, and pickle relish, but pumps up the green color and flavor with the hefty addition of fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Decorate with chopped red bell pepper for a festive finish!

How do you decorate Christmas deviled eggs?

Once you mash up the filling, the decorating fun begins! If you're looking for a festive green color (beyond what the herbs provide), add just one to two drops of green liquid food coloring. Next, place the filling in a zip-up plastic bag (which can stand in for a pastry bag in a pinch), snip one corner, and pipe to fill the holes of the egg whites. Then, pipe a small triangle over top of the hole to look like a Christmas tree! Chopped red bell pepper makes a colorful finish, but you can also sub chopped pimentos or even used small pieces of yellow bell pepper for the tree trunk or star on the top.

Can you make these ahead?

Yes, deviled eggs are an excellent make-ahead dish. The eggs can be boiled and peeled, and refrigerated—and deviled eggs will last up to three days in advance. The recipe can be finished and assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Store them decorated side up in an airtight plastic container, or on a deviled egg plate tightly wrapped with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator.

Should you put vinegar in deviled eggs?

Deviled eggs definitely benefit from a vinegary punch, whether that comes from a teaspoon of vinegar itself, or from something that has vinegar-like elements, like the mustard and relish in this Christmas deviled egg recipe. You could also use bring from a jar of pickles or pickled peppers, too!

How many deviled eggs do you need per person?

Plan 2 to 3 deviled eggs per person for your get-together. A dozen eggs will make 24 deviled eggs, and that will be enough for 8 to 12 people. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 24 hours and snack on them the next day.