Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

---FOR THE EGGS---
12 large eggs
Salt, for boiling
---FOR THE EGG FILLING---
Egg yolks from the boiled eggs
1–2 Tbsp Mt. Olive Pickle Juicers 100% Kosher Dill Pickle Brine (to taste)
2–3 tsp instant mashed potato flakes (for thickening and structure)
1–2 Tbsp Mt. Olive Jalapeno Slices (diced)
1–2 Tbsp Mt. Olive Dill Relish
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1–2 Tbsp fresh chopped dill
Salt & pepper, to taste
A few drops green food coloring (optional but helpful for the tree look)
---FOR DECORATING---
Mt. Olive Roasted Red Peppers, cut into tiny circles using a metal straw (the "ornaments")
Finely grated Parmesan cheese (“snow”)

Instructions

1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–11 minutes.
3. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them cool completely
4. Peel the eggs carefully.
5. Cut each egg crosswise, about ⅔ of the way up so the base is slightly larger than the top.
6. If the bottoms are rounded, shave a thin slice off the very bottom so the eggs sit upright without wobbling.
7. Gently remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
8. Set the egg white “cups” upright on a serving tray.
9. In a food processor, blend the yolks with Pickle juice, dijon mustard, dill relish, chopped jalapeños and fresh dill.
10. Mix in instant potato flakes a pinch at a time until the mixture becomes thick and pipeable.
11. Add salt & pepper to taste.
12. Add optional green food coloring if you want a brighter “tree” color.
13. Stir until completely smooth.
14. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or any tip that will make textured tree layers).
15. Pipe the filling upward in a swirling tree shape, finishing with a little peak on top.
16. Cut tiny circles out of the roasted red peppers by pressing a metal straw into the pepper strips like a mini cookie cutter.
17. Gently press these red “ornaments” into the piped trees.
18. Dust the tops with finely grated Parmesan, letting it fall lightly like snow.
19. Chill for 20–30 minutes to help the trees firm up, then serve as the cutest (and tangiest!) holiday appetizer on your table.

Course: Appetizer

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