Name: Deviled Egg Christmas Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional); 2 tbsp finely chopped chives or parsley; 12 cherry tomatoes or small bell pepper pieces (for toppers); 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or shredded white cheddar; ¼ tsp paprika (optional)

Description

A festive holiday appetizer featuring creamy deviled eggs transformed into charming Christmas trees with simple pantry ingredients and fun decorations.

Ingredients

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12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped chives or parsley
12 cherry tomatoes or small bell pepper pieces (for toppers)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan or shredded white cheddar
¼ tsp paprika (optional)

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Instructions

Halve eggs lengthwise and trim bottoms if needed to stand upright.
Mash yolks in a bowl, mix in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional green coloring.
Pipe filling into egg whites in a pointed zigzag pattern to form tree shapes.
Top with cherry tomatoes, bell pepper pieces, or parsley; sprinkle Parmesan or cheddar for “snow.”
Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 trees (24 egg halves)
Calories: 110
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 6 g