Deviled Egg Christmas Trees (Recipe for Printing)
Create festive deviled eggs styled as Christmas trees using spinach, peppers, eggs, and savory flavors. Perfect for December celebrations and winter gatherings. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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7 large eggs
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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5 ounces baby spinach
→ Filling
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon mustard
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
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2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
→ Garnish
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1 red Fresno chili pepper, minced
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small star shapes
# How to Make It:
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Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath for 5 minutes, then peel completely.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Arrange the whites cut side up on a platter.
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To the egg yolks, add sautéed spinach and garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and dehydrated potato flakes. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
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Spoon or pipe the yolk-spinach mixture generously into each egg white half, creating a tall mound shaped like a small tree.
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Garnish each tree with minced Fresno chili for ornaments and finish with a small star-shaped yellow bell pepper piece on top.
# Extra Tips:
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For a smoother filling, process the spinach mixture and yolks in a food processor before adding other ingredients.