These deviled eggs take things up a notch with the rich, cheesy, peppery flavor of Cacio e Pepe. They’re everything you love about the classic dish, but in a creamy, two-bite appetizer. Perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself to something a little more special.

If you love the simplicity of Cacio e Pepe pasta, you’ll love this deviled egg version. It’s a fun way to mix up your usual party spread with something unexpected but still totally approachable. These come together quickly and will definitely stand out on any appetizer table.

Helpful Tips

Use freshly cracked black pepper, not pre-ground, for the best flavor and a little texture.
Finely grate the Pecorino so it blends smoothly into the filling.
Garnish right before serving to keep the toppings looking fresh and sharp.

Cacio e Pepe Deviled Eggs

These Cacio e Pepe deviled eggs take a classic appetizer and give it an Italian-inspired twist.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 76 kcal

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper plus extra for garnish
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Pecorino-Romano finely grated, plus extra for garnish
Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

Set your cold eggs in cold water in a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes. When done, remove the eggs from the pot and set in a bowl of ice water to cool for 15 minutes.
Peel the eggs. Cut them in half lengthwise.
Cut the boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Pop the yolks out into a bowl. Set the egg whites on a platter.
Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly, then mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and Pecorino-Romano.
Transfer to a piping bag (or Ziploc with the tip cut off) and pipe into each egg white, slightly overfilling.
Top with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.5mg

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