This fun take on the classic deviled egg uses simple ingredients and packs so much flavor into one bite. Basil and tomato add a pop of freshness to the creamy, honey mustard-based filling. The real secret to this recipe is the candied bacon, giving the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a crunch. Ready in only 10 minutes, this easy appetizer is both convenient and a crowd-pleaser!
For more easy appetizers, try our Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts or our Bacon Bangles.
Why Our Recipe
- A quick and easy appetizer ready to go in just 10 minutes!
- You get all of those classic BLT flavors in one bite!
- Perfect for any season and easy to take along to events like potlucks, barbecues, or holiday parties.
Want a BLT without the commitment of a whole sandwich? This easy deviled egg recipe combines fresh basil and tomato with our salty and sweet candied bacon giving you the perfect blend of flavors and texture in one bite. If you like more of a savory flavor profile, you can use regular bacon or, if you’re pressed for time, pick up some bacon crumbles from the grocery store. Either way, you want to make sure you’re getting that crispy crunch to give with the creaminess of the mustard and mayo filling. We recommend using fresh basil to mix in the filling and to garnish, but if you’re not a fan, you can always use parsely instead.
Ingredient Notes
- Boiled Eggs: You’ll want to make sure your eggs are hard boiled. For more instructions on that, check out our guide on how to boil eggs, If you’re really short on time, you can use store-bought hard boiled eggs, but we recommend boiling them yourself for best flavor and texture.
- Mayonnaise: This gives the filling the ultimate creaminess, so make sure to not skimp on this ingredient!
- Honey Mustard: Sweet and tangy honey mustard pairs well with the bacon and tomato.
- Candied Bacon: We highly recommend you make your own candied bacon. You can use regular bacon for a more savory flavor or use store-bought bacon crumbles in a pinch.
- Cherry or Grape Tomatoes: Either grape or cherry tomatoes work. Adds a pop of freshness.
- Fresh Basil: Used in the filling and to garnish. Finely chop or roll up the leaves and slice for pretty basil ribbons.
- Chili Powder: Used for garnish and a slight kick to complement the BLT flavors.
Boiling Eggs
For everything you need to know about boiling eggs, check out our how to boil eggs guide! With deviled eggs, you’ll want a nice hard-boiled egg, but try to avoid an overcooked egg since that can turn the yolk gray. For creamy yolks without a gray ring, aim for 10 minutes of boiling.
Candied Bacon
Listen, I know it’s a big ask, but candied bacon will take these over the top. Sometimes you can find candied bacon in the store so take a look around or get hooked on making your own. I promise it’s not much harder than just cooking bacon plain. If you are already going to cook bacon up fresh for this recipe, make it candied and you won’t regret it.
This recipe also works with regular plain bacon, bacon alternatives like turkey bacon, and pre-cooked bacon. It’ll still be delicious.
Piping Tips
A pastry piping bag (like the kind you use for frosting) gives a professional look, but a spoon works perfectly fine as well. If you want to pipe, but don’t have a pastry bag and tips for the filling, snip the corner off a plastic bag as a quick DIY solution.
Make Ahead Instructions
If you need to prep your pesto deviled eggs ahead of time, you definitely can! You’ll boil and peel the eggs, then prepare the filling, but don’t assemble them just yet.
Instead, you’ll put the egg white halves on a tray or in an airtight container and cover them with damp paper towels before putting the lid on the container to keep them from drying out.
Transfer the filling to a separate container or to a piping bag (just don’t cut the tip yet!) and refrigerate everything until you’re ready to use. Wait to fill the egg whites until no more than an hour or two before serving.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Started cooking after I retired. Wife was still working. I found this and tried it. Now the family wants “MY” eggs at all gatherings.
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving brought to my daughters dinner.
Everyone tried. No one said anything till the next day. My daughter said her family and father in law kept getting up throughout the night eating the eggs. None of the other food was touched throughout the night.
I loved the flavor combos and how everything tasted so good together.
I love this recipe. I make these again and again.
Two Thumbs Up! These were easy to make and a hit with all those trying them. I used Swerve brown as a sugar replacement with Maple Extract for the candied bacon. Delicious!