Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs Recipe
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs combine the classic creamy deviled egg with the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn. This recipe features a zesty and slightly spicy filling made with corn, lime juice, chili powder, and topped with crumbly cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, making for a deliciously unique appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Eggs & Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let them cook for 10 minutes to achieve fully hard-boiled eggs. Then transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool completely and stop the cooking process.
- Peel and halve the eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise to prepare for the filling.
- Remove yolks: Gently scoop out the yolks from the egg whites and place them into a mixing bowl.
- Make the filling: Add the cooked corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt to the bowl with yolks. Mash all ingredients together until smooth and creamy, ensuring the corn is well incorporated.
- Fill egg whites: Spoon or pipe the creamy yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg white halves, filling them generously.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the filled eggs with crumbled cotija cheese and freshly chopped cilantro to add authentic Mexican street corn flavor and a burst of freshness.
- Chill before serving: Place the deviled eggs in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best flavor; you can grill or boil it before adding to the filling.
- Adjust chili powder according to your preference for spice; smoked paprika can be used as an alternative.
- For easier filling, use a piping bag to fill the egg whites neatly.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta can be a suitable substitute.
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Deviled Eggs, Appetizer, Mexican Cuisine, Cotija Cheese, Lime, Chili Powder, Party Snack
