A delicious and easy recipe for keto creamy basil egg halves, perfect for a low-carb snack or appetizer.
Author:Nada
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:12 egg halves 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Keto
Ingredients
Scale
6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water and bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat, letting them sit for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chopped basil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Carefully scoop out the yolks and add them to the mayonnaise mixture, mixing until creamy.
Fill the egg white halves with the creamy mixture.
Garnish with additional basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the creamy mixture.
These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.