Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights
Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights are a vibrant twist on traditional deviled eggs, bringing the bold flavors of Mexican street corn right to your table. These creamy, spicy bites are perfect for parties, picnics, or any festive gathering. With a delightful combination of smoky chipotle mayo, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro, each egg half bursts with flavor and character. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these Elote Deviled Eggs will impress your guests while being a guilt-free snack option. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this mouthwatering recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 (2 halves per serving) 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
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo (mayonnaise mixed with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 10–12 minutes in a saucepan filled with cold water. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese and drizzle with chipotle mayo before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg