Green Deviled Eggs Appetizer

Serve these green deviled eggs as a fun party appetizer. A green-colored egg is piped with a green deviled egg filling and topped with black sesame seeds—a ghoulish appetizer. 

They’re great for Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day. If you throw a Grinch Christmas party, these green eggs are perfect as a party appetizer!

A spooky-colored green filling is piped inside the eggshells. Serve these up for a party appetizer or even a protein-packed snack. So easy to make, and the green color will get the kids extra excited to bite into one of these spooky green eggs. 

Do you want more fun green recipes? Try this boozy shamrock shake, a nice-sized list of St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, or even these bright green Malibu rum jello shots. 

And, if you’re making these green eggs for Halloween, you’ll want to see all our easy Halloween recipes right here!

Reasons You Will Love These Green Deviled Eggs  

• This is a deviled egg recipe with a twist. It’s nothing fancy, just a fun way to make it a spooky appetizer for Halloween or a green-themed food for St. Patty’s Day. 
• It takes just a few ingredients to make this creamy deviled egg recipe. 
• Great for a last-minute recipe where you want to throw something together pretty fast to serve a crowd. 
• Make a lot or a little. This recipe is easy to adapt to fit your preferred amount. 

Ingredients Needed

• Large eggs—Any size of egg works, but I prefer to use the large size. The key is to have boiled eggs for this recipe. 
• Green gel food coloring—You can use liquid or gel food coloring for this recipe. Add a little or a lot to create the perfect green color. 
• Mayonnaise – I used classic mayonnaise to help give your filling that ultra-creamy texture. 
• Mustard—I used regular yellow mustard, but you can always use a spicy mustard, honey mustard, etc. 
• Black sesame seeds – For the Halloween vibe reach for black sesame seeds to sprinkle on top! Try these special sprinkles for St. Patrick’s party green eggs.

How To Make Green Deviled Eggs

Fill a medium pot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the eggs to the pot and boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat off, cover pot with lid, and allow eggs to sit in the covered pot for 10 minutes. Allow eggs to cool and peel.

Add water to a medium bowl, then add some gel food coloring (about ⅛ tsp, and stir. Add eggs to the bowl, making sure that the water covers the eggs.

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then remove eggs from water, and rinse. They should have a green tint. Slice eggs in half, putting the yolks in a bowl, the white halves on a plate.

Mash the yolks really well with a fork, then add the mayonnaise, mustard, and a small amount of food coloring (maybe ⅙ of a tsp), and stir until well combined.

Transfer mixture to a piping bag, snip off the end, and pipe the mixture into the eggs. Top with black poppy seeds or sesame seeds. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Expert Tip: Try experimenting with different colors of food coloring and toppings to create more fun Halloween-themed deviled eggs. 

What To Serve With This Appetizer 

If you want more ideas for pairing your eggs, you could create tasty charcuterie jars with a mix of foods to grab and eat. Or even consider this mummy-baked brie for a fun party appetizer as well. 

For a sweet treat, you can make these Halloween pudding cups, which can be made with or without alcohol. 

Deviled Eggs Tips for Success

When working with the filling, use a fork to break up the cooked egg yolk into a fine crumble. You can also add it to a food processor to pulse and create a smoother texture. 

You can add as much or as little food coloring as you like to create the perfect color of eggs. Or, if you prefer, you can naturally color your filling with steamed spinach mixed with the egg mixture or even avocado. 

If you don’t have a piping bag, add the filling to a Ziploc bag, cut the tip-off, and squeeze the filling into the egg whites. 

Check out my Christmas deviled eggs for another fun holiday-themed appetizer. 

FAQs

Can I make them ahead of time?

Yes, you can make them ahead of time if you want. Whip them up and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before you plan to serve them. 

What can I garnish green deviled eggs with?

I used black sesame seeds, but you can use chopped herbs, paprika, green or black olives, feta cheese, etc. Feel free to decorate or garnish as you would like.