🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 27 min
🧪 Ingredients:
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Several dashes of Tabasco sauce (to taste)
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Optional: Paprika for garnish
🧙♀️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Boil the Eggs:
Place eggs in a pot (don’t overcrowd). Add water just to cover them and heat on medium-high. Once boiling, add 2 tbsp baking soda to make peeling easier. 👻 - Simmer and Test:
Reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes. Test one egg by peeling and cutting to ensure the yolk is perfectly cooked—not gummy. - Cool the Eggs:
Rinse the eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process. - Crack for Veins:
Gently tap the eggshells with the back of a spoon to create cracks (but don’t peel yet). This is what creates the “bloody vein” effect. - Soak in Red Dye:
Submerge the cracked eggs in water mixed with red food coloring. Refrigerate overnight. Flip the eggs occasionally for even coloring. 🩸 - Peel and Slice:
Peel the eggs carefully to reveal the red spider-vein effect. Slice in half lengthwise to highlight the eye-like pattern. - Make the Filling:
Mash the yolks in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Mix until smooth. - Add Green Color:
Stir in a few drops of green food coloring to the yolk mixture until it becomes a creepy green hue. Add more as needed. - Stuff the Eggs:
Spoon or pipe the green yolk mixture into each egg white half. 🧟♂️ - Optional Garnish:
Sprinkle with paprika if desired—but skip it if you want the bloodshot eyeball look to stand out!
🧛 Pro Tips:
- Prep Ahead: Soak the eggs the night before your Halloween party for the most dramatic look.
- Color Control: Use gel food coloring for deeper, more vibrant “veins.”
- Party Perfect: Serve on a black platter or spooky tray for full effect.
🧾 Nutrition Info (Per Serving):
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg | 95 | 6g | 1g | 8g | 0g | 0g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
