Deviled eggs are such a classic party food that are easy to make and easy to eat. We love putting a spin on classics, and our pesto deviled eggs do just that! The pesto in the filling elevates deviled eggs from a typical party food to an elegant appetizer that is also extremely delicious. Be warned: they’re so good, you might want to make extra—these disappear fast!
For more delicious deviled egg recipes, try our Best Deviled Eggs or our BLT Deviled Eggs.
Why Our Recipe
- Our creamy pesto filling puts a unique spin on a classic deviled egg.
- Minimal ingredients and easy prep using either store-bought pesto or homemade.
- Perfect for any season or holiday, and easy to take along to events like barbecues, game days, or holiday parties.
Deviled eggs are so simple and yet such a delicious dish that everyone loves! By adding pesto to the filling, you’ll get a great kick of flavor that is perfect for any event, whether you need a fancy appetizer for a dinner party or just want a yummy side for your next potluck.
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.
- Pesto: We suggest using our homemade pesto recipe to 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 too!
- Mayonnaise: This gives the filling the ultimate creaminess, so make sure to not skimp on this ingredient!
- Fresh Basil: If you’re making your own pesto, you’ll have basil on hand anyway, but we still recommend getting some fresh basil even if you aren’t making your own pesto! We love putting an extra garnish of fresh basil on top for even more flavor and to make them look nice.
Garnish Ideas
If you want to make your pesto deviled eggs look extra fancy, you can add some extra toppings. Our recipe already recommends garnishing with basil, but some other toppings you can add are shaved Parmesan cheese, finely diced 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 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.
Homemade Pesto
If you know anything about us here at The Stay At Home Chef, you know that we love to always go homemade whenever possible! Pesto is so easy to make at home, and making it on your own just brings out all the flavors and makes it taste 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!
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 in 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.
