Ghost Hardboiled Eggs

These ghost hard-boiled eggs are such a fun way to make Halloween breakfast a little spooky! They’re simple to make with hard-boiled eggs and a couple of straws.

I had this idea to turn hard-boiled eggs into little ghosts, but it took me a few attempts to figure out how to make their faces. Once I worked out how to twist and lift the straw to remove a bit of egg white, it finally came together!

My favorite part is giving each ghost its own expression. Squeeze the larger straw a little for an oval mouth, or leave it round—either way, these little guys are ready for your Halloween breakfast table.

Why You’ll Love These Halloween Hard Boiled Eggs

• It is fun for you or the kids to help make
• Hardboiled eggs are delicious, and now they are fun to eat
• A simple Halloween breakfast idea with very few supplies needed

Here’s how to make these little spooky eggs.

Ingredients and Supplies for this Halloween Breakfast Idea

• Hardboiled eggs
• Knife
• A standard-size straw
• A Milkshake size straw

How to Make Ghost Hard Boiled Eggs

Step 1: Prepare the eggs. Start with cooled, peeled hard-boiled eggs. Slice a thin piece from the wide bottom of each egg so it can stand upright.

Step 2: Make the eyes. Place a regular-sized straw near the narrow top of the egg. Push it into the egg white, stopping before you reach the yolk, and twist to cut a circle. Gently pull the straw out at a slight angle to lift out the piece of egg white. Squeeze the piece out of the straw and repeat for the second eye.

Step 3: Shape the mouth. Use a milkshake-sized straw for the mouth. Leave it round or squeeze it slightly to make an oval.

Step 4: Cut the mouth. Push the larger straw into the white below the eyes, stopping before the yolk. Twist, then pull it out at a slight angle to remove the egg white. Squeeze the piece out of the straw and repeat with the remaining eggs.

That’s it!

Enjoy your Ghost Hardboiled Eggs

Melissa’s Tips for Making Ghost Eggs

Use different-sized straws to create different shapes

Shape the straws by squeezing them a little with your fingertips to make fun mouth shapes

Variations

I cooked my eggs until they were well done, resulting in a yellow center, which is reflected in the recipe. To achieve eggs with a softer or orange center, boil them for fewer minutes. For an orange center, boil the eggs for 9 to 10 minutes.

What to Serve with These Halloween Breakfast Eggs

• Hot chocolate with Spooky Marshmallow Eyeballs
• Spider Doughnuts
• Apple Cider
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Biscuits or Toast
• Jam
• Apple Butter

Ghost Hard Boiled Eggs FAQs

How do you make the faces on ghost hard boiled eggs?

Use a regular-sized straw to cut the eyes and a larger milkshake straw for the mouth. Twist each straw in the egg white, stopping before the yolk, and pull it out at a slight angle to remove the piece of white.

How do you make the ghost eggs stand up?

Slice a thin piece off the wide bottom of each peeled egg to make a flat base.

How far ahead can you make ghost hard boiled eggs?

Hard-boiled eggs can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week after cooking. Keep the finished ghost eggs refrigerated until serving.

How to Store Halloween Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs can be covered in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week

For more Halloween breakfast ideas for kids, try mummy hand pies, pumpkin fruit cups, or eyeball doughnuts.

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Recipe for Ghost Hard-Boiled Eggs for Halloween