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    Home » Recipes » Super Bowl

    Deviled Egg Footballs

    Published: Aug 21, '18 · Modified: Jan 30, '23 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Deviled Egg Footballs make a fun game day snack perfect for a tailgating or homegating party. Your party guests may just cheer when you serve them these bacon-topped deviled eggs.

    This post is sponsored by the Ohio Poultry Association. All opinions expressed here are my own. 

    Deviled Egg Footballs on a football field napkin set next to an tray filled with more deviled eggs.

    Deviled Egg Footballs

    Deviled eggs are always a huge hit when served at a party and these Deviled Egg Footballs are sure to please any crowd at a tailgating or homegating event. Each protein-rich perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg is stuffed with a creamy filling of egg yolks, mayo (Miracle Whip, in this case), mustard, sweet pickle juice, and a pinch of salt and is topped with lots of crumbled bacon. What's not to love?

    If you are planning to host guests to watch a football game you've got to give these appetizers a try. They only take a little more time to make than traditional deviled eggs but will look so cool on your game-day food table.

    They are just as much fun as the Deviled Egg Bunny Feet, Emoji Deviled Eggs, Deviled Egg Star Pops, and Deviled Egg Daisies that I have shared with you.

    All you have to do to create these fun game day appetizers is make a batch of perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs (see directions below) then stuff them with a traditional deviled egg filling and sprinkle bacon over top. Then make the deviled eggs look like footballs by piping on some mayonnaise laces. Easy!

    Video

    Watch the video to see how you can make these Deviled Egg Footballs for your hungry game-day crowd.

    Deviled Egg Footballs on a game day tablescape featuring a foam finger and a football field napkin.

    Deviled eggs are such a popular appetizer to serve at parties because they are easy to make and taste great. I think we usually forget about the fact that eggs are an all-natural, high-quality protein powerhouse.

    I learned so much about the benefits of including eggs in our diet at at even hosted by the Ohio Poultry Association.

    Facts about eggs that will make you want to eat more:

    • Large eggs contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals, 8 grams of high-quality protein, and only 70 calories, so they are a great addition to any diet.
    • Eggs eaten at breakfast may help you eat less throughout the day.
    • Eggs contain Choline and Lutein, two important nutrients for brain health. Eating eggs can improve cognitive performance.
    • Nearly half of the egg’s protein is in the yolk. So you can feel good about eating the yolks. Yay!!!
    • Ohio is one of the top egg-farming states in the nation, producing more than 9.5 billion eggs each year, so there’s a good chance your eggs are from an Ohio egg farm!

    Now that you know why eggs are so good for you, let's have some fun with them.

    collage of images showing how to steam eggs to make perfectly cooked easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs

    How to make Deviled Egg Footballs

    Start by making perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel, hard-boiled eggs.

    • To do this you want to steam your eggs.
    • Fill a large pot with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil.
    • Meanwhile, arrange your eggs in a steamer basket.
      • A steamer basket, which costs just a little over 10 bucks, is an amazing investment. I can't tell you how many times I struggled to peel my hard-boiled eggs until I began steaming them.
      • The process of steaming the eggs helps to separate the shell from the egg making peeling a breeze. Seriously, if you watched the video above you saw just how easy your hard-boiled eggs can be to peel if you steam the eggs.
    • Set the steamer basket down into the pan and put on a tight-fitting lid.
    • Let the eggs cook for 12-13 minutes.
    • Remove the pan lid and, using oven mitts, remove the very hot steamer basket using the handle.
    • Carefully set the basket on a kitchen towel or in your sink.
    • Use tongs to remove the eggs and set them in a bowl filled with ice water.
      • This will shock the eggs, helping them to cool more quickly, and also helping to ensure the shell and egg white have entirely separated.
    • Let the eggs hang out in the chilly bath for about 20 minutes until they are completely cooled.
    • Then peel them. This is the fun part!

    How to easily peel steamed hard-boiled eggs:

      • Place one egg in a small airtight container filled with about ½ inch of cold water.
      • Shake until you see the shell starting to fall off the egg.
      • Open the container and remove the egg.
      • The eggshell should peel right off the egg if it hasn't already just fallen off on its own.
      • Remove the shell and give the egg a quick rinse under cold water to ensure you don't have any tiny shell fragments still attached.
      • Your eggs should be completely cooled and ready to fill.

    collage of images showing how to make deviled egg footballs showing making the filling, filling the eggs, topping with bacon, and piping on mayonnaise football laces

    How to fill your deviled egg footballs:

    • Cut each egg in half lengthwise so they are football-shaped.
    • Carefully remove the yolk from each half.
    • Crumble the yolks into a small bowl.
    • Add your favorite deviled egg ingredients. I used Miracle Whip, mustard, sweet pickle juice, and salt. If you like vinegar in yours use that in place of the pickle juice. Add some pepper or paprika if you want to spice them up a bit.
    • Stir until creamy.
    • Fill the eggs spreading the filling over most of the egg white, leaving about ⅛th of an inch border all around the egg.
    • Sprinkle on crumbled bacon to make the eggs look like brown footballs.
    • Spoon some mayo or Miracle Whip (whichever you are using) into a small zip-top bag.
    • Snip the tip off and pipe a line down the middle of the egg.
    • Pipe 3 or 4 laces going across that line.
    • Your eggs are all dressed up and ready for your party.

    You might be wondering...

    How far in advance can these be made?

    • You can make the eggs a day or so in advance and keep them covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
      • Just note that the bacon will get lighter as it sits in the refrigerator. I'm not exactly sure why the bacon loses some of its color, but mine did. We actually ate them over the course of 4 days. They still tasted great on day 4.
      • You could fill the eggs with the egg yolk filling beforehand, then sprinkle on the bacon and add the mayonnaise laces just before your party. That way your football-deviled eggs will have good color.

    What else can be added to these eggs?

    • shredded cheese
    • black pepper
    • paprika
    • seeded and chopped tomatoes

    Recipe

    5 from 14 votes
    Deviled egg footballs decorated with bacon and mayonnaise laces set in a egg serving platter
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    Deviled Egg Footballs
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    13 mins
    chill time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    33 mins
     

    Creamy egg-yolk filled deviled eggs topped with crumbled bacon are decorated with mayonnaise laces to look like footballs. They make a fun game day snack. 

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: deviled egg footballs, game day snacks
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 104 kcal
    Author: Beth
    Ingredients
    • 6 large hard-boiled eggs
    • ⅓ cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, plus 1 more tablespoon for decoration
    • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon sweet pickle juice
    • 1 pinch table salt
    • 5 slices bacon, finely chopped
    Instructions
    1. Cut hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.

    2. Remove the yolks and crumble them into a bowl. 

    3. Add ⅓ cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, and salt, and stir until smooth and creamy.

    4. Equally divide the filling among the 12 egg halves, spreading the filling in an even layer over top of the egg, leaving about ⅛ of an inch border around the outer edge of the egg. 

    5. Sprinkle bacon over top and use your fingers to press the bacon into a football shape. 

    6. Spoon the remaining 1 tablespoon of Miracle Whip or mayo into a small zip-top bag. Snip off the tip leaving a small opening. 

    7. Pipe a straight line of mayo down the center, going lengthwise, of each egg. 

    8. Add 3-4 short lines of mayo going across the long line to create the football laces. 

    9. Serve and enjoy! 

    Recipe Notes

    See the tutorial at Hungry Happenings for detailed instructions on making perfectly cooked easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs. (https://hungryhappenings.com/deviled-egg-footballs/)

     

     More Football Themed Party Food Ideas

    collage of images of fun party football themed party food including fudge footballs, football popcorn, football pizza and more

    Be sure to check out all of my football themed foods.
    These desserts and appetizers are perfect for your game day party.

    I hope you enjoy making and serving these Deviled Egg Footballs. If you make and share images of your Deviled Egg Footballs online be sure to link back to this recipe post, mention Hungry Happenings, and use #hungryhappenings.

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    1. Sabrina Espinoza

      February 04, 2021 at 1:21 am

      Can the Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits be used?

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 04, 2021 at 11:00 am

        It's all about flavor. If you enjoy the flavor of the bacon bits then by all means use them. They should work fine.

        Reply
    2. Michele Marvell

      February 16, 2020 at 2:59 am

      These were a big hit at our Super Bowl party!

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 16, 2020 at 9:17 am

        I am so happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

      January 12, 2019 at 7:04 am

      These would disappear in our house!

      Reply
    4. Taylor W.

      January 11, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      These are so cute!! Absolutely perfect for game day!

      Reply
    5. Kristyn

      January 10, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      What a fun idea!! What football fan wouldn't love these?! They are delicious!

      Reply
    6. Jessica

      January 10, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      Oh my gosh these are adorable and delicious!

      Reply
    7. Tara

      January 10, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      SO fun for a tailgate party -- and yummy, too!

      Reply
    8. Rob

      January 10, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      How cute are these! I'll definitely be making these for our Super Bowl party this year.

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 10, 2019 at 8:28 pm

        I hope your party guests enjoy these Deviled Egg Footballs!

        Reply
    9. Emily

      August 23, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      These are so so cute!!! What a fun idea

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 25, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks, Emily!

        Reply
    10. The Partiologist

      August 22, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Our family loves football and deviled eggs, so this is a win win for sure!

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 22, 2018 at 9:43 am

        I can see these football deviled eggs on your kitchen counter next to all your amazing fun food! They'd be a great addition to your game day parties.

        Reply
    11. Becky

      August 21, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Looks amazing!! I love it!

      Reply
    12. Becky

      August 21, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Our kids are going to love this!!

      Reply
    13. Becky Mansfield

      August 21, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Looks so good! Our kids would love this!!

      Reply
    14. Amy Locurto

      August 21, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      These are so fun Beth!!!

      Reply
    15. Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud

      August 21, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      I love your spin on them, they look great:@)

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 21, 2018 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks. I wanted the deviled eggs to look like footballs so the brown colored bacon was a must for me! I'm glad you like it.

        Reply
    16. Rachael Yerkes

      August 21, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      These are legit the cutest things ever and I bet they taste amazing too! I love deviled eggs. Making these for my next party.

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 21, 2018 at 1:13 pm

        I'm so happy to hear you plan to make these Football Deviled Eggs for your next party. I hope they are a hit!

        Reply
    17. April

      August 21, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      These are brilliant and adorable!!

      Reply
    18. cindy hopper

      August 21, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I love this idea! These eggs look so delicious.

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 21, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Adding bacon on top really made them taste great.

        Reply
    19. Tavette

      August 21, 2018 at 10:41 am

      Lots of good tips here. You make such ordinary things into such FUN food. You've perfected your video techniques and there's no question of how to do something vs reading written instructions - ALTHOUGH your written instructions are always well done also.

      Football fans everywhere will be impressed! So quick and easy to turn an ordinary deviled egg into a touchdown football.

      Tavette - S. Fla.

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 21, 2018 at 11:52 am

        Thanks Tavette. I'm so glad you are enjoying my video tutorials. Videos are fun to make and I agree that it's much easier to see how you can recreate these projects at home when you can watch how I made them.

        Reply

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