Description
A delightful twist on a classic appetizer, combining creamy textures and vibrant flavors with charred corn and cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup charred corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs. Slice them in half lengthwise and gently remove the yolks.
- Place the yolks into a mixing bowl, and add charred corn, crumbled cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Mash this mixture together until it’s smooth and well-blended. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the empty egg white halves.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and some extra cotija cheese if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a professional look, use a piping bag with a decorative tip to fill the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, corn, appetizer, summer, barbecue