Street corn deviled eggs loaded with roasted corn, cotija cheese, sour cream, and Tony's Original Creole Seasoning for a smoky, tangy BBQ side dish inspired by Mexican elote.
0.33cuproasted cornfresh, canned, or grilled; charred in a skillet
3tbspmayonnaise
2tbspsour cream
2tbspcotija cheesecrumbled, plus extra for garnish
1tbspred onionfinely diced; use up to 2 tbsp
1tbspfresh cilantrochopped; or parsley
1tspTony's Original Creole Seasoningup to 1.5 tsp for more heat
1tsplime juiceoptional but recommended
Garnish
extra crumbled cotija cheese
Tony's seasoning or smoked paprikalight sprinkle
chili powderoptional
fresh cilantro leaves
crema or hot sauceoptional drizzle
Instructions
Place 6 eggs in a pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 10 minutes. Peel under cool running water.
Pat corn dry. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat with a thin film of oil. Add corn and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes until charred. Stir once and char 1-2 more minutes. Let cool. Reserve a tablespoon for garnish.
Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks to a bowl. Mash yolks until smooth. Mix in mayo, sour cream, Tony's seasoning, and lime juice until creamy.
Gently fold in roasted corn, cotija cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Do not overmix.
Transfer filling to a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe into egg white halves. Overfill slightly for a stacked presentation.
Garnish with extra cotija, a sprinkle of Tony's or smoked paprika, reserved corn kernels, and fresh cilantro. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Grill Master Tip: Roast the corn in a cast iron skillet or directly on the grill for visible char marks. The charred flavor adds smokiness that plain canned corn cannot provide.Make Ahead: Store hollowed egg whites, filling, and roasted corn in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble and garnish when ready to serve.Substitutions: Feta cheese can replace cotija. Parsley works in place of cilantro. Tajin can substitute for Tony's seasoning for a more traditional elote profile.