Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
These Mexican street corn deviled eggs combine the creamy filling of deviled eggs with the smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors of elote for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs older eggs are better than fresher eggs
- 2 tablespoons 28 g mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon 5 ml Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup 73 g charred corn or 1 ear grilled corn, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons 30 g Tajin
- 1/4 cup 38 g cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon 0.4 g cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add eggs to a large pot and cover with water to 2” above the eggs. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and turn off heat. Allow it to sit for 12 minutes.
- Drain and place the eggs in cold water. Peel as soon as they are cooled.
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks.
- Dip the cut edge of each egg in the Tajin to coat.
- To char the corn, spread it out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Bake at 400° F(200°C) for 20-30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until the desired amount of char is achieved.
- In a food processor, combine the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and 2/3 of the corn. Blend until your desired consistency is reached. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add yolk mixture to a food storage bag and seal. Snip off one corner of the bag to act as a piping bag. Fill each egg with yolk mixture.
- Garnish the eggs with remaining corn kernels, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling, and ensure they are covered with water to prevent cracking during boiling. Immediately transfer boiled eggs to cold water to ease the peeling process.
- Customize with additional toppings like sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or a drizzle of hot sauce for added flavor.
- You can substitute parsley or green onion for cilantro if you do not like cilantro.
- Prepare the filling and boiled eggs ahead but assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a sealable bag with the corner snipped to make filling easy.
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