Deviled eggs are a classic party food that's easy to make and easy to eat. We love putting a spin on the classics, and our Pesto Deviled Eggs do just that! The pesto in the filling elevates eggnog from a simple party food to an elegant appetizer that's delicious. Be warned: they're so good, you might want to make extra—they disappear fast!
For more delicious deviled egg recipes, try ours The best deviled eggs or us Deviled Egg BLT.
Why our recipe?
- Our creamy pesto filling puts a unique spin on a classic deviled egg.
- Minimal ingredients and easy preparation using store-bought pesto or homemade.
- Perfect for any season or holiday, and easy to go to events like barbecues, game days, or holiday parties.
Deviled Eggs are so easy and yet such a delicious dish that everyone loves! By adding pesto to the filling, you get a great flavor that's perfect for any event, whether you need a fancy appetizer for a dinner party or a yummy side for your next potluck.
Material notes
- Boiled Eggs: You'll want to make sure your eggs are hard boiled. For more instructions on this, see our guide How to Boil EggsIf you're short on time, you can use store-bought hard-boiled eggs, but we recommend hard-boiling them yourself for the best flavor and texture.
- Pesto: We recommend using our Homemade Pesto Recipe Get the ultimate punch of flavor. If you can't make your own pesto because you're short on time or ingredients, you can definitely use your favorite store-bought pesto!
- Mayonnaise: It gives the filling the ultimate creaminess, so make sure not to skip this ingredient!
- Fresh Basil: If you make your own pesto, you'll have basil on hand, but we still recommend picking up some fresh basil even if you're not making your own pesto! We like to put an extra garnish of fresh basil on top for even more flavor and to make them look pretty.
Garnish ideas
If you want your pesto deviled eggs to look extra fancy, you can add some extra toppings. Our recipe already suggests garnishing with basil, but some other toppings you can add are shaved parmesan cheese, finely chopped tomatoes mixed with olive oil, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Experiment with toppings like sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts to complement the pesto.
boiling egg
Check us out for everything you need to know about boiled eggs Instructions on how to boil eggs! With deviled eggs, you'll want a nice hard-boiled egg, but try to avoid overcooking as it can turn the yolk gray. For creamy yolks without a gray ring, aim for 10 minutes of boiling.
Homemade pesto
If you know anything about us here at The Stay at Home Chef, you know we love to cook at home whenever possible! Pesto It's so easy to make at home, and just making it yourself brings out all the flavor and makes it so fresh. And, as a bonus, if you make your own pesto for this recipe, you'll definitely have leftovers, which means you can use it for other dishes!
Please direct forward
If you need to prepare your Pesto Deviled Eggs in advance, you definitely can! You will boil and peel the eggs, then prepare the filling, but don't assemble them yet.
Instead, you place the egg whites on a tray or in an airtight container and cover them with a damp paper towel before putting the lid on the container to prevent them from drying out.
Transfer the filling to a separate container or a piping bag (don't cut off the tip yet!) and refrigerate until you're ready to use. Wait for the egg whites to set until no more than an hour or two before serving.
Storage instructions
Keep in fridge Leftovers for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
