Get the recipe: Pesto Eggs And just like that, breakfast has been elevated. The new viral trend was started by TikTok user @amywilichowski. She introduces the recipe by stating “You have to try the pesto eggs. I swear your life will be changed”. So, are pesto eggs actually life changing? Well, that is debatable, but the simplicity of this recipe is pretty brilliant.
Ingredients You Need for Pesto Eggs
EggsPesto
That’s it.
How to Cook Pesto Eggs
Heat the pan as you normally would, but instead of placing butter or oil in the pan, simply plop some pesto in before adding the eggs. Cook the eggs to your liking, you can even scramble them if you prefer. Boom. Done.
How to Serve Pesto Eggs
The creator walks us through her version, which is to smear toast with ricotta, avocado and honey before topping with the pesto eggs. We think some other great variations would be to serve atop:
toast smeared with goat cheeseroasted potatoesbreakfast burgerevery version of avocado toast
Pesto Flavors
If using traditional pesto, you can expect to taste garlic, cheese and fresh basil, along with the nuttiness of the pine nuts. That being said, don’t forget, you can also change up the type of pesto you use for a completely different flavor profile. There are many variations of both jarred and simple to make homemade pesto. With all the hype around pesto eggs, I obviously had to make it for myself and I wasn’t disappointed. Get The Full Recipe: TikTok Pesto Eggs Up Next: TikTok Recipe Riffs That Are Easy To Make And Actually Taste Good