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Deviled Egg Christmas Trees

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees: Whimsical Holiday Appetizer Delight

Delight your guests with these Deviled Egg Christmas Trees, a whimsical and vegetarian-friendly holiday appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 large Eggs Hard-boiled
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For sautéing
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional
  • 1/4 cup Dehydrated Potato Flakes Or more mayo as substitute
For the Decorations
  • 1 large Red Fresno Chili Pepper Diced
  • 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper Cut into star shapes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • piping bag
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing large eggs into a pot of boiling water. Cook for 9.5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool.
  2. Gently peel the cooled eggs and slice each in half horizontally. Trim a slice from the bottom for stability.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine cooled spinach, egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes. Blend until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Fill a piping bag with the chilled filling and carefully pipe into each egg white half, shaping into a tree-like form.
  6. Use toothpicks to attach diced red Fresno chili pepper as ornaments and place yellow bell pepper stars on top.
  7. Arrange finished Deviled Egg Christmas Trees on a decorative platter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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