Cute Pig Deviled Eggs
Cuisine
American
Servings
10 Persons
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Difficulty
Beginner Level
These adorable pig-shaped deviled eggs are a fun, creative appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, and family gatherings.
Tags: deviled eggs, pig deviled eggs, cute appetizers, party appetizers, holiday appetizers, Easter appetizers, fun food, easy appetizers
Categories: SNACKS
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1½ teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- A few thin slices of deli meat, for the pig snouts and ears
- Black peppercorns, for the eyes
- Fresh arugula, for serving
Cooking Instructions
- 01
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes.
- 02
Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them cool completely. Carefully peel the eggs.
- 03
Cut each egg in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks.
- 04
Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until smooth and creamy.
- 05
Generously fill all 20 egg halves with the deviled egg mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- 06
Cut small circles and tiny triangular pieces from the deli meat to create the pig snouts and ears.
- 07
Decorate each egg half with one snout, two ears, and two black peppercorns for the eyes.
- 08
Arrange the 10 pig-shaped deviled eggs on a generous bed of fresh arugula.
- 09
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chef notes
- Use large eggs so the halves have enough surface area for the pig decorations. - Cool the boiled eggs completely before peeling to keep the whites smooth and intact. - For an extra-creamy filling, mix the yolks until completely smooth before adding the other ingredients. - Use a piping bag to create neat, generous swirls of filling. - Cut the charcuterie into small, thin pieces so the snouts and ears are easy to shape and place. - Use small black peppercorns for the eyes and press them in gently. - Assemble the decorations shortly before serving so the charcuterie stays fresh and the presentation remains neat. - Keep the deviled eggs refrigerated until serving.