Description
Create adorable and healthy Ghost Hard-Boiled Eggs for a fun Halloween breakfast or snack. These simple, protein-packed eggs are easy to make with kids and bring spooky fun to your table without the sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Water (for boiling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, for easier peeling)
- Black olives, sesame seeds, or edible candy eyes for decoration
- Optional for Serving: Sliced vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, celery sticks)
- Optional for Serving: Whole-grain toast or mini bagels
- Optional for Serving: Ketchup or mustard for ghost faces
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs: Transfer eggs to ice water and let sit for 5 minutes to stop cooking.
- Peel the eggs: Gently crack and peel under running water for smooth results.
- Decorate: Poke small holes for eyes and insert sesame seeds or olive bits, or attach candy eyes with a dab of honey or cream cheese. Draw mouths with ketchup or mustard if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange ghost eggs on a festive platter with vegetables or toast cut into fun shapes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use slightly older eggs — they peel more easily than fresh ones.
- Cool eggs immediately after boiling to prevent overcooking and greenish yolks.
- Dry eggs before decorating so eyes and faces stick properly.
- Get creative! Try mummy or monster faces for variety.
- Decorate just before serving for the best presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Halloween, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg