Peel the hard boiled eggs, slice them in half, and scoop the yolks into a small mixing bowl. Set the egg white halves onto a platter.
Mash the egg yolks with a fork.
6 large eggs
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to the bowl, and stir to combine until smooth. Optional - if you'd like the mixture to be more orange than yellow, add one drop of red food coloring and mix.
¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, salt and pepper, 1 drop red food coloring
Add the egg yolk mixture to a piping bag with the piping tip of your choice.
Pipe the yolk filling into the egg white halves to form circles for the pumpkins.
Use a toothpick to lightly draw lines into the "pumpkins".
Slice a few chives into ¼-½ inch pieces.
fresh chives
Place the chive pieces onto your egg pumpkins as stems.
Sprinkle with paprika.
smoked paprika
Chill in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
Use the classic filling or your own favorite deviled egg recipe.
Add a few drops of red or orange gel food coloring to deepen the yolk color, if desired.
Great as an appetizer or a high-protein snack—no need to wait for a party!
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.