Description
These Basil Parmesan Deviled Eggs offer a flavorful twist on a classic appetizer, combining creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, aromatic dried basil, and savory Parmesan cheese for an easy yet elegant snack or party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved, yolks removed
Filling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- Grated Parmesan or Parmesan blend, for sprinkling
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks, placing them in a medium-sized bowl for mashing.
- Mash Yolks: Use a fork to mash the yolks until they reach a crumbly and smooth consistency, ensuring no large pieces remain.
- Mix Filling: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly combined.
- Fill Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg white halves, dividing it evenly among the eggs.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the filled eggs and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best texture, use eggs that are at least one day old to make peeling easier.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to achieve your preferred creaminess and tanginess.
- Dried basil can be substituted with fresh basil minced finely, adjusting quantity to taste.
- Refrigerate deviled eggs until serving to keep them fresh and safe to eat.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared up to a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for boiling eggs, if not pre-boiled)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, basil, parmesan, appetizer, easy snack, party food
