Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the garlic butter breadcrumbs
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the crumbs are golden.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and transfer the garlic breadcrumbs to a plate to cool slightly.
Cook and prep the eggs
- Place the eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot, remove from the heat, and let the eggs stand for 12 minutes.
- Chill the eggs, peel them carefully, and halve them lengthwise.
Fill the egg halves
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into the egg white halves.
Finish for serving
- Sprinkle generously with the garlic breadcrumbs just before serving so they stay crunchy.
- Finish with extra Parmesan on top and serve immediately.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, mash yolks while they’re warm (right after peeling) or warm the yolks slightly, then pipe. Keep filled eggs refrigerated up to 2 days, but hold back the crunchy breadcrumb topping until serving to prevent sogginess. Freezing isn’t recommended due to texture. For a lighter option, use light mayonnaise to reduce calories while keeping the filling creamy.
