Description
Red, White, and Blue Deviled Eggs are a festive and delicious addition to any summer gathering, especially for July 4th celebrations. These vibrant bites feature creamy yolk filling with zesty flavors nestled in colorful egg whites, garnished with crunchy blue corn tortilla chips and fresh herbs. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they are sure to impress your guests and spark conversations around the barbecue. Perfect for picnics or backyard parties, these deviled eggs are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 1/4 cup crushed blue corn tortilla chips (for garnish)
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley, for garnish)
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot and covering with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 10 minutes to cool. Peel under running water.
- Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Mix yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into egg whites.
- Garnish with crushed blue corn chips and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in bacon bits or feta cheese. Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter twist. Use older eggs for easier peeling.