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Everyone loves creamy deviled eggs! Make them extra special for a Super Bowl party or game day by turning them into Football Deviled Eggs. Classic deviled eggs with a creamy center and topped with fresh chives to mimic the football stitching.
For more delicious football party food be sure and try this Ground Beef Nacho Dip, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, and these Mini Cheeseball Bites. Be sure and also check out all the delicious appetizers!
Fun Deviled Eggs Recipe That Look Like a Football 🏈
We love football at my house! Super Bowl Sunday is always a fun day with lots of food, especially football-shaped foods, because why not?! I know lots of people say they are only there for the food, but I am actually there for the game. I’ve always been a huge football fan.
These football deviled eggs are classic deviled eggs but made to look like a ‘football’ with chives on top as the football lace stitching. Learn how to make them with all my tips for success!
And if you have leftover hard-boiled eggs then you must try my Egg Salad Sandwich with Bacon. Try cutting them into smaller, bite-sized pieces, and they make a really great party finger food.
Ingredients Needed
- 6 Large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Mayonnaise – For the best flavor & thick creamy texture I only recommend using full-fat mayonnaise. I love the Best Foods brand or Hellman’s Brand. Of course you can use lite mayo if wanted.
- Stone Ground Mustard OR Dijon Mustard – The stone ground mustard has the most flavor and kick to it. Depending on your preference, try using either dijon mustard, regular yellow mustard, or even honey mustard instead. If you’re planning on kids eating these I would definitely not use stone ground mustard. I like using half dijon mustard + half honey mustard for a sweet & savory taste.
- Salt & Pepper – I use kosher salt. I don’t love black pepper in deviled eggs ( so I never add this) but it is a traditional ingredient which is why I included it. For some spice, try using red cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
- Paprika
- Fresh Chives – This is what creates that lace pattern on the football deviled eggs. It also provides lots of fresh herby flavor.
How To Make Football Deviled Eggs
Learn how to make this football party food with the simple steps below. Be sure and scroll to the bottom of the page where there is a detailed recipe card, a printable option, and a pin it button so you can save the recipe later.
- Hard Boiled Eggs : Cut each egg in half, horizontally, and place the white halves onto a plate and the yellow egg yolk into a mixing bowl.
- Deviled Egg Mixture : Add mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper into the yellow yolks. Stir together really well until it’s creamy and looks like a paste.
- Deviled Eggs : Place the yolk mixture into a piping bag (with a large tip) or inside a Ziploc bag with the bottom corner snipped off. Pipe it into each egg white half. Lightly sprinkle the deviled eggs with paprika.
- Chives/Football Laces : Cut each chive sprig into 12 1-inch pieces and 36 smaller pieces. Place a longer chive across the deviled egg. Then place 3 smaller chives across to make the football stitching.
- Chill : Loosely cover the eggs, or use a lid depending on what they’re in, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Deviled Eggs FAQ’s
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How To Store Football Deviled Eggs
- Any leftovers can be stored, in the fridge, inside an airtight covered container for up to 1 week.
- I do not recommend freezing deviled eggs as they do not thaw well once frozen.
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Serving Suggestions
- Deviled eggs are best served chilled. I recommend putting them on a serving platter and then setting them out to serve right before eating.
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Are These Spicy?
- Because of the stone ground mustard (if using) they do have a slight kick to them. If you would rather, feel free to use dijon mustard, honey mustard, or regular yellow mustard in place of the stone ground mustard. I normally use half honey mustard + half dijon mustard. We like the sweet & savory combo of the two.
- There are also lots of ways to make them spicier if wanted. Add some cayenne red pepper instead of black pepper. Sprinkle the finished eggs with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can also try using a horseradish mustard instead.
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What’s The Best Way To Make Hard Boiled Eggs?
- I highly recommend making hard boiled using my Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs method. It’s no-fail and they’re so easy to peel!
- You can also cook eggs on the stove top using this Complete Guide : Hard Boiled Eggs Stove Top method.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few of my helpful tips so that you can have success recreating this recipe in your own kitchen ♥
- Use Cold/Chilled Hard Boiled Eggs : I recommend making the hard boiled eggs the day before, peeling them, and then letting them refrigerate overnight until you prepare the football deviled eggs. Deviled eggs always taste better cold! Plus it’ much harder to make deviled eggs with a warm & soft hard boiled egg.
- Make It Quick : If wanted, buy some already hard-boiled eggs at the grocery store and use those instead of making your own.
- More Mild Version : Because of the stone ground mustard or dijon mustard, these deviled eggs do have a slight kick to them. Use regular yellow mustard or try using half honey mustard + half yellow mustard instead. My favorite combo is half honey mustard + half dijon mustard.
- Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs Tip : I always recommend gently tapping the egg on the side of the sink or the counter, and then peeling the egg under some slow flowing cooler water. I also suggest rinsing off the egg when you’re done peeling it, to wash off any small specks of white egg shell on it.
More Football Shaped Food To Try
- Football Shaped Spinach Dip Breadsticks – So easy to make with frozen spinach & ready to use refrigerated pizza crust.
- Touchdown Brownies – Turn a boxed brownie mix into footballs with white frosting as the laces. Use a football shaped cookie cutter.
- Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball – Classic pepperoni pizza turned into a creamy cheeseball that looks like a football! You have to see this!
- 17 Simple Football Shaped Foods – A complete list of lots of ideas.
Football Deviled Eggs
Everyone loves creamy deviled eggs! Make them extra special for a Super Bowl party or game day by turning them into Football Deviled Eggs. Classic deviled eggs with a creamy center and topped with fresh chives to mimic the football laces.
Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs chilled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard OR dijon mustard (*see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- several sprigs of fresh chives
Instructions
- * Before beginning, make sure that you are using chilled hard-boiled eggs. It is difficult to make deviled eggs out of warm/just barely cooked hard-boiled eggs. * I prepare the hard boiled eggs (using my Hard Boiled Eggs Instant Pot method), peel them, and leave them in a covered container overnight.
- Cut each hard boiled egg in half (horizontally) and carefully remove the egg yolk. Place the egg white halves on a plate or serving tray and place the egg yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the egg yolks together with a fork until crumbly.
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir it well with a fork until very creamy and almost like a paste. * Small lumps are ok in the deviled egg mixture but try to get it as smooth as possible.
- Place the deviled egg mixture inside a piping bag (with a tip) or a Ziploc bag with the bottom corner snipped. Pipe it onto each egg white half and fill the hole.
- Sprinkle each deviled egg with some paprika.
- Cut the fresh chives into 12 (1-inch) pieces and then into 36 smaller pieces. Place a larger chive into the center of each deviled egg, and then place 3 smaller ones across to make it look like football stitching.
- Cover the eggs loosely, or use a lid depending on what container they're in, and refrigerate until ready to serve. * I recommend refrigerating for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Mustard : Using stone ground mustard will give these deviled eggs a kick. For a milder version, try using dijon mustard, honey dijon mustard, yellow mustard, or honey mustard. Or try using half honey mustard + half dijon mustard. Lots of options here.
Ingredient Tips -
- 6 Large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Mayonnaise - For the best flavor & thick creamy texture I only recommend using full-fat mayonnaise. I love the Best Foods brand or Hellman's Brand. Of course you can use lite mayo if wanted.
- Stone Ground Mustard OR Dijon Mustard - The stone ground mustard has the most flavor and kick to it. Depending on your preference, try using either dijon mustard, regular yellow mustard, or even honey mustard instead. If you're planning on kids eating these I would definitely not use stone ground mustard. I like using half dijon mustard + half honey mustard for a sweet & savory taste.
- Salt & Pepper - I use kosher salt. I don't love black pepper in deviled eggs ( so I never add this) but it is a traditional ingredient which is why I included it. For some spice, try using red cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
- Paprika
- Fresh Chives - This is what creates that lace pattern on the football deviled eggs. It also provides lots of fresh herby flavor.
-
How To Store Football Deviled Eggs
- Any leftovers can be stored, in the fridge, inside an airtight covered container for up to 1 week.
- I do not recommend freezing deviled eggs as they do not thaw well once frozen.
-
Serving Suggestions
- Deviled eggs are best served chilled. I recommend putting them on a serving platter and then setting them out to serve right before eating.
-
Are These Spicy?
- Because of the stone ground mustard (if using) they do have a slight kick to them. If you would rather, feel free to use dijon mustard, honey mustard, or regular yellow mustard in place of the stone ground mustard. I normally use half honey mustard + half dijon mustard. We like the sweet & savory combo of the two.
- There are also lots of ways to make them spicier if wanted. Add some cayenne red pepper instead of black pepper. Sprinkle the finished eggs with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can also try using a horseradish mustard instead.
- Use Cold/Chilled Hard Boiled Eggs : I recommend making the hard boiled eggs the day before, peeling them, and then letting them refrigerate overnight until you prepare the football deviled eggs. Deviled eggs always taste better cold! Plus it' much harder to make deviled eggs with a warm & soft hard boiled egg.
- Make It Quick : If wanted, buy some already hard-boiled eggs at the grocery store and use those instead of making your own.
- More Mild Version : Because of the stone ground mustard or dijon mustard, these deviled eggs do have a slight kick to them. Use regular yellow mustard or try using half honey mustard + half yellow mustard instead. My favorite combo is half honey mustard + half dijon mustard.
- Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs Tip : I always recommend gently tapping the egg on the side of the sink or the counter, and then peeling the egg under some slow flowing cooler water. I also suggest rinsing off the egg when you're done peeling it, to wash off any small specks of white egg shell on it.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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