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Deviled Egg Crostini

Deviled Egg Crostini is a twist on two classic egg dishes; deviled eggs and egg salad. The creamy egg filling is the perfect topping for toasted slices of bread and will be a hit on your brunch table.

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I absolutely love egg salad but don’t make it often enough.  The same can be said for traditional deviled eggs but I only seem to make them for holiday meals.  Combining the two recipes into this Deviled Egg Crostini and serving the egg filling on toasted slices of a French baguette makes for a delicious appetizer or light lunch.

It’s probably a good thing that I don’t make deviled eggs often as I would eat the whole tray. When I do make them I do share with others but it’s so hard not to just hide a few in the back of the refrigerator for just me. Another good thing about this recipe is that I can and do make deviled egg toast a few more times a year. Serving the appetizers for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day luncheon, and for a simple summer lunch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s a great way to use up leftover dyed Easter eggs!
  • The recipe is super simple.
  • Perfect party appetizer to take to potlucks, brunches, or to serve at the holidays.
deviled egg toast on white plate

Deviled Egg Crostini

Since this is a fusion of two classic recipes made from hard-boiled eggs, the flavors of each are blended wonderfully. Everyone has their own recipes for egg salad and deviled eggs and so do I. I think that is what makes this recipe a perfect addition to your recipe collection.

The biggest difference in just blending all the ingredients is that you actually make a deviled egg filling and then add the chopped egg whites creating the egg salad part. Sounds delicious, right?! I agree!

Whether you’re serving these as a holiday appetizer or simply enjoying with family, these deviled egg crostini are a delicious addition to any event. You can even make the deviled egg filling ahead of time since it’s easy to put together at the last minute.

What is a Crostini?

Crostini is an Italian word meaning “little crusts”, which is simply small slices of grilled or toasted bread. You would add toppings such as meats, cheese, or spreads like this deviled egg mix to the toasted bread.

How to Hard Boil Eggs

Hard-boiling eggs never seem to be an issue with me. I often hear people say they can’t seem to get the perfect hard boiled egg.  I’m pretty happy with my method of making them and they do peel easily most of the time.  I simply bring the eggs to a rolling boil, cover, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 16 minutes.  Drain and rinse with cold water, add ice and more cold water.  Peel and eat, or in this case, make deviled egg crostini.

That being said, have you ever used the Hamilton Beach Egg Cooker? I’m about to blow your mind with my NEW favorite way of making hard-boiled eggs. This Egg Cooker is nothing short of amazing! Using the egg cooker to make the eggs for this Deviled Egg Crostini recipe was easy.  Perfect hard boiled eggs every single time. The little machine beeps when the eggs have cooked to perfection. Seriously.  Plus they peel super easy.  This isn’t a sponsored post, just sharing a gadget that makes life easier if you’re eggs do not turn out perfectly cooked.

Equipment

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  • Saucepan (or the Hamilton Beach Egg Cooker)
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Cutting board
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 2 – 3 green onions finely diced (save a little for garnishing)
  • 2 – 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Dash or two of hot sauce, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • French bread baguette sliced

Directions

Step 1

If you’re using the egg cooker, follow the instructions in the manual for Hard Cooked Eggs. Stovetop method to hard boiling eggs: Place eggs in a large pot of cold water and add a teaspoon of vinegar to the cold water will help keep eggs from leaking out if any of the shells crack while cooking. Turn the heat on to high and bring eggs to a rolling boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 16 minutes. Once the timer goes off, drain the hot water and run cold water over the eggs. Add some ice to help in the cooling process. It doesn’t hurt to shake the pan with the ice and eggs in it and let the shells crack a bit. This will just help them to peel easier.

egg cooker with eggs in bowl

Step 2

Slice the eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the cooked yolk from the eggs and place into a medium bowl and mash together with a fork till they are a fine crumble.

hard boiled egg cut in half

Step 3

In a small bowl dice the cooked egg whites and set aside.

Step 4

In the bowl with the mashed egg yolks, add the diced celery, chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, the Dijon mustard, hot sauce (to taste), and salt and pepper. Mix well, taste, and adjust any seasonings as needed.

Step 5

Add the chopped egg whites to the mixture and one more tablespoon of mayonnaise. Mix together well and set aside. At this point, if you’re serving the deviled egg crostini later, refrigerate until you’re ready to make the toast.

deviled egg salad in white bowl

Step 6

When ready to serve, preheat the broiler. On a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or foil, place slices of the French bread on the sheet. Brush each side of the slices with olive oil. Place baking sheet in the oven and broil each side for 2-3 minutes, or until each side is lightly golden brown. Watch carefully as the bread slices can burn quickly.

Step 7

Remove pan from oven and place slices on serving platter. Top each slice with a spoonful of Deviled Egg mixture and garnish with sliced green onion. Serve!

Deviled Egg Crostini close up on white plate

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

  • There is very little mayonnaise in this recipe, and that’s personal taste. Add to your tastes with that as well as salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Ask the person in the grocery store’s bakery department to slice the baguette for you. They’ll be even slices and it’s free to have them do so.
  • When toasting the slices of bread, be sure to watch them carefully under the broiler as they can go from not toasted to burnt in the blink of an eye. 
  • You can also serve the deviled egg mixture on crackers or with tortilla chips.
  • For a lower-carb option, serve over a bed of salad greens.
  • The deviled egg mixture also makes a perfect sandwich.
  • Make the filling ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.
  • If you are really pressed for time, you can buy hard boiled eggs in the grocery store. They’re located by the eggs and butter.
  • A great recipe to use up leftover hardboiled eggs from Easter.

More Recipes with Hard Boiled Eggs

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2024 Alphabet Challenge – “D”

In updating this post, I am sharing it in the 2024 Alphabet Challenge in which fellow foodies will share recipes with the letters of the alphabet. Twice a month we will bring you two letters – recipes that either start with the letter or the main food in the recipe starts with that letter. Today is the letter “D” and I am sharing this updated deviled egg crostini recipe with you. Here is what the others are sharing. To see all the recipes I have shared so far, go here.

Deviled Egg Crostini close up on white plate

Deviled Egg Crostini

Deviled Egg Crostini is a twist on two classic egg dishes; deviled eggs and egg salad. The creamy egg filling is the perfect topping for toasted slices of bread and will be a hit on your brunch table.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deviled egg crostini, deviled egg toast, deviled eggs, egg salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes
Servings: 24 crostini
Calories: 1794kcal
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced finely diced
  • 2 – 3 green onions, finely diced (save some for garnish) finely diced (save a little for garnishing)
  • 2 – 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Dash or two of hot sauce, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 loaf French bread baguette, sliced

Instructions

  • If you’re using the egg cooker, follow the instructions in the manual for Hard Cooked Eggs. 
    Stovetop method to hard boiling eggs: Place eggs in a large pot of cold water and add a teaspoon of vinegar to the cold water will help keep egg whites from leaking out if any of the shells crack while cooking. Turn the heat on to high and bring eggs to a rolling boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 16 minutes. Once the timer goes off, drain the hot water and run cold water over the eggs. Add some ice to help in the cooling process. It doesn’t hurt to shake the pan with the ice and eggs in it and let the shells crack a bit. This will just help them to peel easier.
  • Slice the eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the cooked yolk from the eggs, and place into a medium-sized bowl and mash together with a fork till they are a fine crumble.
  • In a small bowl dice the cooked egg whites and set aside.
  • In the bowl with the mashed egg yolks, add the diced celery, chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, the Dijon mustard, hot sauce (to taste), and salt and pepper. Mix well, taste, and adjust any seasonings as needed.
  • Add the chopped egg whites to the mixture and one more tablespoon of mayonnaise. Mix together well and set aside. At this point, if you’re serving the deviled egg crostini later, refrigerate until you’re ready to make the toast.
  • When ready to serve, preheat the broiler. On a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or foil, place slices of the French bread on the sheet. Brush each side of the slices with olive oil. Place baking sheet in the oven and broil each side for 2-3 minutes, or until each side is lightly golden brown. Watch carefully as the bread slices can burn quickly.
  • Remove pan from oven and place slices on serving platter. Top each slice with a spoonful of Deviled Egg mixture and garnish with sliced green onion. Serve!
  • Remove pan from oven and place slices on serving platter. Top each slice with a spoonful of Deviled Egg mixture and garnish with sliced green onion. Serve!

Notes

See blog post for tips and notes

Nutrition

Calories: 1794kcal | Carbohydrates: 213g | Protein: 78g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 994mg | Sodium: 3024mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1864IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 21mg

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13 Comments

  1. I love egg salad and Egglands Best are the very best. They are so expensive but we splurge on them because there is a difference between them and other eggs. Your recipe would definitely be a hit at our table. TFS

  2. We usually make a breakfast casserole with eggs. Your egg salad looks delish.

  3. I’ll sometimes take one hard boiled egg and make a deviled egg just for me! I love the flavors of both egg salad and deviled eggs.

    1. I’m impressed you can just make one! I would have to make half a dozen!

  4. 5 stars
    What a wonderful idea. I love egg salad and to serve it as a crostini is fantastic. My hubby boils eggs the way you do, leaving them in the hot water. They turn out perfect.

  5. What a great way to use up hard boiled eggs after Easter! Need to pass this one on to some deviled egg loving friends and family!

  6. Sneha Datar says:

    A fantastic appetizer, love this!

  7. I love deviled eggs and egg salad so I knew I was going to like your combo recipe. My favorite way to eat egg salad is on crackers because of the added crunch so I’m sure crostini would be equally as delicious!

  8. This is a wonderful idea for an easy appetizer or a snack style meal. YUM!