Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these Mexican deviled eggs, a creamy and zesty twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with flavor from ripe avocados, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, these delightful bites bring a taste of Tex-Mex to your gatherings. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or festive occasions like Cinco de Mayo, they’re not just visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress your guests. Customize the heat level to suit your taste and watch them disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 12 minutes; cool in an ice bath.
- Peel and slice eggs in half. Remove yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks with avocado; stir in mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, jalapeño, and spices until smooth.
- Fill egg whites with the mixture using a pastry bag or spoon.
- Garnish with smoked paprika, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg