Chipotle Deviled Eggs

A spicy twist on classic deviled eggs featuring smoky chipotle peppers and fresh cilantro garnish. These eggs make an elegant appetizer with a Mexican-inspired kick.

12 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 12 whole large eggs
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles
  • 24 leaves fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place eggs in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain eggs; cover with ice and water and let stand until cold.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Spoon yolks into small bowl; arrange whites on platter. Finely grate yolks on small holes of box grater into medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, then 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles. Add more chopped chiles, if desired, for more heat. Season filling to taste with salt, if desired. Using pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch-diameter star tip, pipe filling into egg whites. Cover and chill eggs at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Press 1 cilantro leaf into filling in each egg and serve.

    20 min