Spicy Deviled Eggs (Aka: Blood Shot Eyes) Recipe

Name: Spicy Deviled Eggs (Aka: Blood Shot Eyes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise (see note); 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard (or dijon); 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 dash paprika; 1 dash kosher salt; green food coloring; 6 black olives, sliced in half (pimento filled work great also); texas pete hot sauce (or your favorite)

Servings: persons

6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped fine
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise (see note)
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard (or dijon)
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash paprika
1 dash kosher salt
green food coloring
6 black olives, sliced in half (pimento filled work great also)
texas pete hot sauce (or your favorite)

1
Using a spoon, remove yolks from whites of eggs carefully. place whites onto serving platter and set aside.
2
Place the yolks in a small bowl. Mix in ham (make sure it is finely chopped), cream cheese, mayo, & mustard. Season with cayenne, paprika, and salt. Add enough green food coloring to get a good green color. Mix well. (NOTE: Begin with 1 Tbsp of mayo, then after everything is mixes, add more if needed to get the right consistency).
3
Fill a pastry bag with a large star tip with the yolk mixture. (or use the corner of a filled Ziploc bag). Fill just the hole of the whites with the yolk mixture. (do not cover the pointed end of the whites). Place the olive halves (cut side up) into the center of the yolks, pushing down gently to set the eyes inches.
4
place some hot sauce in the tip of a plastic sandwich bag. Cut off a very tine portion of the tip of the bag so the hot sauce will come out like ink on a pen. (NOTE: You could also try using toothpicks to 'drag' a wiggly line for veins).
5
Holding the bag like a pastry bag, begin where the yolk filling is close to the olive and gently squeeze out 3-4 squiggly lines, out towards the tip of the whites. (to resemble blood shot eyes). Repeat for remaining deviled eggs. If you don't have pimentos, you can place a drop of hot sauce in the center of the olive.

514

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Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, 1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped fine, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise (see note), and more.

Yes, Spicy Deviled Eggs (Aka: Blood Shot Eyes) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Deviled Eggs (Aka: Blood Shot Eyes)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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