Street Corn Deviled Eggs
Elevate your appetizer game with Street Corn Deviled Eggs, a delightful twist on the classic. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, these creamy bites boast a tantalizing combination of toasted corn, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties, picnics, or family gatherings, this dish is visually appealing and bursting with flavor. With easy preparation steps and customizable toppings, you can impress your guests while enjoying a unique take on deviled eggs. Whether served on a bed of greens or in mini tortilla cups, these delectable treats are sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (divided)
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (divided)
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers (seeded and diced, divided)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1. Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a large pot in one layer and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat; let rest for 14 minutes.
- 2. Cool the eggs: Transfer cooked eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- 3. Cook the corn: Heat canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet corn and cook until golden brown (about 15 minutes), then stir in minced garlic for the last minute.
- 4. Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, combine yolks from cooled eggs with toasted corn mixture, half of the Cotija cheese, half of the cilantro, diced jalapeños, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- 5. Assemble: Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites and top with remaining Cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg (approx. 42g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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