Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant Mexican Deviled Eggs. Infused with creamy avocado, spicy jalapeño, and zesty lime juice, this unique twist on a classic dish delivers bold flavors that are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in water for about 12 minutes; transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Once cooled, peel and slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yolks with mashed avocado until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, crema, diced jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Fill egg whites with the mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with smoked paprika, cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg