Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights
Elote Deviled Eggs: 12 Fiesta Delights are a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic deviled egg, inspired by the beloved Mexican street corn. These creamy bites boast a delicious blend of chipotle mayo, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice, making them perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners. With their delightful combination of smoky and cheesy flavors, they’re sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare. Ready in just 27 minutes, these crowd-pleasing appetizers can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these scrumptious Elote Deviled Eggs!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 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
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño (optional)
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in cold water until hard-boiled (about 10-12 minutes). Cool under cold water.
- Peel eggs, slice in half, and remove yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into egg white halves.
- Top with cotija cheese and optional garnish of chipotle mayo and paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg