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Spicy Elote Deviled Eggs

Spicy Elote Deviled Eggs That Bring Fiesta Flavors Home

Spicy Elote Deviled Eggs combine the essence of Mexican street corn in a gluten-free appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Filling
  • 12 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or swap with mayo
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice fresh lime is best
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 tbsp Jalapeño optional
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle Mayo or regular mayo
  • 1 tsp Paprika for garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Eggs: Place 12 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Ice Bath for Cooling: Transfer cooked eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to cool and make peeling easier.
  3. Peel and Halve the Eggs: Crack the shells gently and peel under running water. Halve lengthwise and place whites on a platter, yolks in a bowl.
  4. Make the Filling: In the bowl with yolks, add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  5. Mix in the Crunch: Fold in cotija cheese, red onion, and jalapeño if desired.
  6. Fill the Egg Whites: Use a spoon or piping bag to fill egg whites generously with the yolk mixture.
  7. Add Chipotle Mayo Drizzle: Drizzle chipotle mayo over the filled eggs.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle paprika on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze. Enjoy them chilled, don’t reheat.

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