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Creamy green deviled eggs garnished with paprika, a parsley sprig, and bright red cranberries or small red berries, arranged on a clear glass platter.

Christmas Deviled Eggs

Festive Christmas Deviled Eggs with a creamy filling and colorful toppings — the perfect holiday appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 halves
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 6 large eggs
Filling
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika plus extra for garnish
Decorations
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions for garnish
  • 1 tbsp diced red bell pepper for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag or spoon

Method
 

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10–12 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool completely. Peel the eggs carefully.
  3. Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
  4. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg white halves.
  6. Top with diced red bell pepper and chopped chives for a festive red and green Christmas look. Sprinkle with extra paprika if desired.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

For extra holiday flair, tint half the egg whites green with natural food coloring before filling!