Description
Create a festive centerpiece for your holiday gatherings with Deviled Egg special occasion Trees! These charming appetizers are not only visually stunning but also packed with delicious flavors. The creamy filling, made from fresh spinach and spices, is nestled in perfectly boiled egg whites and decorated to resemble delightful little special occasion trees. They are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests, making them an ideal choice for potlucks, family dinners, or any holiday celebration. With their vibrant presentation and rich taste, these deviled eggs will stand out on any appetizer table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- Minced red fresno chili pepper (for decoration)
- Yellow bell pepper stars (for decoration)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes in an egg cooker or saucepan. Cool in cold water before peeling.
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Set the whites aside.
- Add butter, garlic, spinach, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes to the yolks. Mash until smooth.
- Fill each egg white with the mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Arrange filled halves on a platter in a tree formation and garnish with minced chili pepper and yellow bell pepper stars.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (35g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg