Description

Be prepared for rave reviews for these festive little Santa gems. Place them on a beautiful platter and make them the centerpiece of your party table.

Ingredients

• 12 hard-boiled large eggs
• hot water
• 2 t. red food coloring
• 1/2 c. real mayonnaise
• 4 1/2 t. Dijon mustard
• 1 T. sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 t. paprika
• 1 T. horseradish sauce, optional
• 48 capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 - 2 oz. thick sliced deli ham, cut into 24 pieces
• 1/2 roasted sweet red pepper strips, cut into 24 thin pieces
• 1/3 c. cream cheese, softened

Steps

1. Peel egg; cut each lengthwise in half; remove yolks; place in a small bowl.
2. Fill a mug 1/3 full with hot water; stir in red food coloring. Carefully dip the narrow end of each egg into the red water; hold for 10-15 seconds. Drain eggs on paper towels, cut side up.
3. In a small bowl, mash yolks; stir in mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, paprika and, if using, the horseradish sauce. Spoon or pipe filling into each egg. Attach capers for eyes, a ham piece for a nose and a sweet red pepper piece for a mouth.