Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights
Elevate your appetizer game with these Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights! Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, these delightful bites are creamy, zesty, and topped with a sprinkle of cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for parties or casual family gatherings, they are easy to prepare and guaranteed to disappear fast! With just 27 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up these crowd-pleasing snacks that will impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 (24 egg halves) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or substitute feta)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo (mix mayonnaise with chipotle peppers)
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a saucepan covered with cold water until hard-boiled, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and peel the eggs under cold water.
- Halve the eggs lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a bowl; place the whites on a serving platter.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese, red onion, and jalapeño (if using).
- Drizzle with chipotle mayo and garnish with paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg