Description
Spicy Mexican street corn deviled eggs combine zesty flavors from traditional elote with classic deviled egg comfort. Creamy, tangy filling topped with chili powder, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro creates an irresistible bite you won’t be able to stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup (40 g) corn kernels
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (plus more for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- Hot sauce (like Tajin or Cholula)
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Nestle eggs in a saucepan, completely submerging them in water. Heat until a rolling boil develops, then reduce temperature and allow gentle simmering for precisely 10 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs into an ice water bath, letting them chill for 5 minutes to halt cooking process and facilitate easy peeling.
- Carefully halve each egg lengthwise, extracting yolks into a separate mixing vessel. Arrange pristine egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Pulverize egg yolks using a fork until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Incorporate mayonnaise, tangy lime juice, warming chili powder, smoky paprika, balanced salt, and cracked pepper.
- Blend mixture until achieving a creamy texture, then fold in sweet corn kernels, crumbly cotija cheese, and fragrant chopped cilantro. Taste and calibrate seasoning as needed.
- Carefully distribute the vibrant filling into egg white cavities, either using a spoon or piping technique for elegant presentation.
- Enhance visual appeal by dusting filled eggs with additional chili powder and scattered cotija cheese crumbles. Optional: Garnish with delicate cilantro leaves and a provocative drizzle of zesty hot sauce.
- Serve alongside fresh lime wedges, allowing guests to personalize their Mexican street corn deviled eggs with an extra citrus kick.
Notes
- Egg Boiling Hack: Start with room temperature eggs to prevent cracking and ensure even cooking during the boiling process.
- Smooth Filling Technique: Press yolks through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-creamy, lump-free filling that spreads perfectly.
- Flavor Customization: Swap cotija for feta or queso fresco if unavailable, maintaining the authentic Mexican street corn profile while accommodating different cheese preferences.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare egg filling up to 24 hours in advance and store separately in an airtight container to save time during party prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg