These vibrant and colorful deviled eggs are the perfect addition to your table! This easy recipe has a festive twist using fun colors and is simple to make.
Deviled eggs are a classic recipe, but they can be made in so many different ways. In this recipe, we’re using food coloring to create fun and festive eggs that everyone will love. They’re perfect for a party or as a side dish.
Colored deviled eggs are simple to make and add a fun touch to the table. With a variety of vibrant colors, these eggs are sure to wow your guests!
These Colored Deviled Eggs are a pretty alternative to your traditional deviled eggs and would be perfect for any special occasion. You could serve them at the Baby Shower, Gender Reveal or Bridal shower in addition to Easter!
Colorful Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Liquid or gel food coloring
Step by Step Instructions
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Start with 6 hard boiled eggs.
Set up coloring station by placing a few drops of food coloring in the bottom of small bowls.
Add cold water and stir until color is saturated. (add more or less color depending on the hue you want to achieve.)
Once the eggs cool, peel eggs and slice in half.
Remove the yolks with a spoon and place in bowl.
Place egg whites into the colored water and let sit 5-10 mins depending on the shade you want to reach.
Drain on paper towels cavity side down.
Add mayo, mustard and relish to the bowl of yolks and mix.
At this point taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your liking.
You don’t want a soupy mixture so be mindful of how much relish and mayo you add. Mix yolk mixture well and place in fridge.
Once eggs whites have dried (10-15 mins) place on serving tray and fill cavities with a small amount of the egg halves with the egg yolk mixture with a pastry bag and lightly sprinkle on paprika.
Tips & Tricks For Best Results When Making Colored Deviled Eggs
- Make sure you salt the water when you are boiling the eggs and immediately put them into an ice water bath to make it easier to peel your eggs.
- The taste of the colored egg whites are not altered when dyeing them.
- If the egg filling is too stiff add a little more relish juice. If you prefer a crunchy deviled egg, use sweet salad cubes in place of the sweet pickle relish.
- If you are interested in reading how to use natural food dyes like avocado or beet juice for example to make these colored deviled eggs, you should read my guide on natural food dyes.
- While I like to keep my deviled eggs pretty simple with just mayo, mustard and relish, you could really get pretty involved with different flavors. You can try them with bacon and fresh chives, honey mustard, truffle salt, radishes, smoked salmon, cucumber and much more.
What to Serve with Deviled Eggs?
Deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer that can be paired with a variety of different sides at Easter dinner. For example, you could serve them with a simple side of fresh fruit or vegetables.
Or you might prefer something a little heartier like ham and cheese croissants or bacon wrapped dates.
Whatever you choose, be sure to keep it light and fresh so it doesn’t overshadow the main attraction – the deviled eggs!
Deviled eggs typically last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can transport deviled eggs by packing them in a container that is leak-proof and airtight.
Here are a few tips:
If you’re taking them on a road trip, pack them in a cooler with ice packs.
If you’re taking them to a picnic or potluck, put them in a container that can be transported without refrigeration (like an airtight plastic container).
If you’re giving them as a gift, put them in an egg carton and pack the carton in a Styrofoam cooler.
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Colored Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Hard boiled Eggs
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Liquid or gel food coloring
Instructions
- Hard boil your eggs. Follow my guide for doing so here.
- Set up coloring station by placing 1-2 drops of neon gel food coloring or 3-4 drops liquid food color in the bottom of a small bowl. Add cold water and stir until color is saturated. (add more or less color depending on the hue you want to achieve.)
- Once the eggs cool, peel eggs and slice in half.
- Place egg whites into the colored water and let sit 5-10 mins depending on the shade you want to reach. Drain on paper towels cavity side down.
- Remove the yolks with a spoon and place in bowl.
- Add mayo, mustard and relish and mix.
- *At this point taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your liking* You don’t want a soupy mixture so be mindful of how much relish and mayo you add.
- Mix yolk mixture well and place in fridge.
- Once eggs whites have dried (10-15 mins) place on serving tray and fill cavities with the yolk mixture and lightly sprinkle on paprika. Serve and enjoy
Notes
The taste of the egg whites are NOT altered when dyeing them.
If the yolk mixture is too stiff add a little more relish juice.
If you prefer a crunchy deviled egg, use sweet salad cubes in place of the sweet pickle relish.
Tips to Peeling Your Eggs
Make sure you salt the water when you are boiling the eggs and make sure you put them immediately into a cold water bath. It took many years of unusable eggs to figure this out.
How Long Do Deviled Eggs Last in the Fridge?
Deviled eggs typically last in the fridge for 3-4 days.