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Elote Deviled Eggs with Chipotle Mayo

A bold and flavorful twist on classic deviled eggs featuring creamy chipotle mayo, sweet corn, cotija cheese, and chili-lime seasoning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 halves
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 12 eggs hard-boiled
Filling
  • 3 tbsp chipotle mayo
  • 2 tbsp mayo regular
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup corn kernels grilled or thawed
  • salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 3 tbsp cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • extra chili powder or Tajín optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

  1. Slice hard-boiled eggs lengthwise and remove yolks to a bowl.
  2. Mash yolks and mix with chipotle mayo, regular mayo, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, and half of the corn.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pipe or spoon the filling into egg whites.
  5. Top each egg with remaining corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
  6. Chill at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use grilled or fire-roasted corn for maximum flavor.