Description
These Ghost Hard-Boiled Eggs are a spooky and healthy Halloween breakfast or snack for kids. Simple to make and fun to decorate, they turn classic hard-boiled eggs into festive ghost shapes with just a few creative touches.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Water (for boiling)
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional, for easier peeling)
- Black olives, sesame seeds, or edible candy eyes (for decoration)
- Optional: cream cheese, honey, ketchup, or mustard (for attaching decorations or drawing faces)
- Optional for serving: sliced vegetables, whole-grain toast, or mini bagels
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and add salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel the eggs under running water for smooth surfaces.
- Decorate using sesame seeds, olive bits, or edible eyes attached with cream cheese or honey. Draw faces with ketchup or mustard if desired.
- Serve with veggies, toast, or as part of a fun Halloween plate.
Notes
- Use white eggs for the best ghostly appearance.
- Decorate just before serving to keep features intact.
- Great for meal prep or snack boxes with fruit and crackers.
- For spooky color, dip egg bottoms in natural dye (e.g., beet juice).
- Get kids involved for a fun decorating activity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
