Description
These zesty and creamy deviled eggs are infused with the smoky sweetness of roasted corn and tangy Cotija cheese. A perfect appetizer to impress your guests with vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1.5 cups roasted corn kernels (from 2–3 ears fresh or 10 oz frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel and halve lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a bowl, set whites aside.
- Mash Yolks: Mash yolks thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
- Mix Filling: Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to mashed yolks. Mix until creamy.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold in two-thirds of the roasted corn, two-thirds of the Cotija cheese, and half of the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Fill Egg Whites: Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the hollows of the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins