Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the garlic breadcrumb topping
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant and lightly sizzling.
- Add panko breadcrumbs and stir to coat in the garlic butter. Toast for 3-4 minutes, until golden, then immediately remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for even distribution.
Boil and prep the eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and remove from heat.
- Let the eggs stand covered for 12 minutes to set the yolks. Transfer to a bowl and chill, then peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise.
Fill and serve
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and salt until smooth. Stop when the mixture looks glossy and pipeable.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into the egg white halves. Fill each cavity level with the top of the whites for a neat finish.
- Sprinkle generously with the garlic breadcrumbs just before serving so they stay crunchy. Finish with extra Parmesan on top for a savory garnish.
Notes
For the crispiest topping, keep the garlic breadcrumbs separate and assemble right before serving. Refrigerate assembled deviled eggs in a sealed container up to 2 days; for best texture, add the crumbs within 30 minutes of serving. Freezing is not recommended due to egg texture. For a lighter option, swap mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt while maintaining the same seasoning ratios.
