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Serve the unexpected with Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs. It’s a twist on the classic recipe with cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and chipotle powder. South of the Border never tasted so good!

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The Tex Mex obsession has been around since the 1970’s, and the love of this delicious cheesy and spicy combination shows no sign of slowing.

?So what is Tex-Mex?

Tex Mex’s key characteristics include the heavy use of cheese, cumin, chili powder, and beef. Tex-Mex food is rooted in Texas’s Tejano culture (Texans of Spanish or Mexican heritage who lived in Texas before it became a republic) and also Mexican immigrants who came largely from Northern Mexico.

Ingredients for Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs

  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno Pepper
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Chipotle Powder
  • Green Onions

?How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

To make really good deviled eggs, the eggs have to be cooked just until the yolks are hard, but still bright yellow. There are different methods to boil eggs and even the best cooks have different opinions on which is best. Over the years, I have found that boiling the eggs in salted water is still my favorite method. Here’s how to do it.

  1. Fill a medium to large pot 3/4 full of water. Add 2 TBSP table salt. Carefully place the eggs in the bottom of the pot, making sure they are in a single layer and not crowded (touching).
  2. Heat the pot to boiling, allow the eggs to boil for 8 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat, dump out boiling water and refill the pot with cold water. Set the pot in the sink and allow the cold water to run over the eggs until the eggs are cool enough to handle (but still warm).
  3. One at a time, place the egg on it’s side on a hard surface, tap until the shell is cracked all over, then roll the egg beneath your palm on the hard surface, back and forth several time, to loosen the shell. Peel – the shell should come off easily in strips.
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Deviled Eggs have always been a favorite with my boys. In grade school they loved them with just mayo and mustard. As the boys grew up, (along with their taste buds) I started adding things like dill and a little horseradish.

These Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs have stepped it up just a little more, with the addition of jalapeno and chili pepper spice to the basic recipe. The eggs are spicy, but still kid friendly! They’re also a super dish to serve with classic no-peel potato salad and grandma’s southern baked beans.

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Be the hero of your next potluck by bringing Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs. They are a super alternative to a bowl of potato salad or beans.

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Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs

Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs – a twist on the classic recipe with cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and chipotle pepper spice. South of the Border never tasted so good!

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Prep Time :15 minutes minutes

Cook Time :10 minutes minutes

Total Time :25 minutes minutes

Servings :24

Calories :83

Course :Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced thin

Instructions

MAKE HARD BOILED EGGS:

  • Place eggs in bottom of large saucepan filled with salted water. Water should cover eggs at least 2-inches above eggs surface. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and drain eggs in pot. Run cold water over the eggs, dumping water and refilling several times to stop the cooking process.

MAKE EGG FILLING:

  • When eggs are cool enough to handle, peel eggs

  • Cut eggs in half, crosswise. Remove the yolks and place in a small bowl.

  • Using a fork, mash the egg yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and salt, mixing until smooth. Add the cilantro and jalapeno, stirring until well blended.

  • Transfer the yolk mixture into a plastic pastry bag or food storage bag with a hole cut into one corner and pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. You will need a fairly large opening so the cilantro and jalapeno don't get stuck. (You can spoon into the egg white halves if you prefer)

  • Sprinkle the eggs with cheddar cheese and dust with chipotle powder. Garnish with green onion slices.

  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Chef Tips

Substitute light mayonnaise and low fat shreddedcheese to reduce calories and fat.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs

Serving Size

1 appetizer

Amount per Serving

Calories

83

% Daily Value*

Fat

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

2

g

13

%

Cholesterol

110

mg

37

%

Potassium

44

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

1

g

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

1

g

1

%

Protein

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

227

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

33

mg

3

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Best Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs Recipe – Must Love Home (9)

    they surely look devilishly good :). will try it at home 🙂

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Best Tex Mex Spicy Deviled Eggs Recipe – Must Love Home? ›

Using a fork, mash the egg yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and salt, mixing until smooth. Add the cilantro and jalapeno, stirring until well blended. Transfer the yolk mixture into a plastic pastry bag or food storage bag with a hole cut into one corner and pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.

Why are deviled eggs called angel eggs? ›

At church functions in parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States, the terms "stuffed eggs", "salad eggs", and "dressed eggs" occur instead, to avoid reference to the word "devil". For this reason, the term "angel eggs" is also occasionally used.

Why do people put paprika on deviled eggs? ›

The paprika will determine the depth of flavor of each bite. You can garnish with any kind (hot or sweet Hungarian, or hot or sweet smoked), but the better the quality, the more complex the flavor.

Why do you add vinegar to deviled eggs? ›

Why is vinegar added to deviled eggs? Deviled eggs are a naturally rich, decadent food so adding something acidic such as vinegar or lemon juice in the mixture can brighten the flavors and keep them from tasting too rich. It's not necessary, but it does add a layer of complexity and contrast to the creamy filling.

How to fix too much mayo in deviled eggs? ›

Be sure to add something acidic and spicy to your filling to balance out the richness of the yolks and mayonnaise. Dijon mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, and pickle relish are all good options.

What is a true deviled egg? ›

With eggs, especially spicy and zesty eggs made with mustard, pepper, or other ingredients like paprika stuffed into the empty yolk cavity of half an egg, they are called “deviled,” though in some places they're also referred to as stuffed eggs, dressed eggs, or even Russian eggs.

What did the Romans call deviled eggs? ›

For National Deviled Egg Day, we're taking it back to Ancient Rome…. where serving deviled eggs was often referred to as “ab ova usque ad mala.”

What is a fun fact about deviled eggs? ›

If we rewind time, we find deviled eggs in ancient Rome, where boiled eggs flavored with spicy sauces were so commonly served as an appetizer that a Roman saying, “ab ovo usque ad mala,” meaning “from egg to apples,” referred to the expected bookends of a meal.

How do you boil eggs so they peel easily for deviled eggs? ›

Instead, I put them into a big pot of cold water and bring them just to a boil. I cover the pan and take it off the heat. I let the eggs sit in the hot water for 8 minutes, then I take the eggs out of the hot water and plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking. Once they are cool, I peel them.

How many deviled eggs per person? ›

How many deviled eggs do you need per person? Plan 2 to 3 deviled eggs per person for your get-together. A dozen eggs will make 24 deviled eggs, and that will be enough for 8 to 12 people. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 24 hours and snack on them the next day.

What to use instead of mustard in deviled eggs? ›

Ingredients
  1. 6 large eggs.
  2. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise.
  3. 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar.
  4. 2 dashes Tabasco or other vinegar-based hot sauce, optional.
  5. kosher salt to taste.
  6. pepper to taste.
  7. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives.
  8. paprika for garnish.
Mar 29, 2023

What seasoning does Gordon Ramsay use for eggs? ›

Remove from heat when eggs are clumpy, but soft. Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with a sprinkling of chopped chives.

What is the difference between angel eggs and deviled eggs? ›

Angel eggs are simply another term for the classic deviled egg. It's the same creamy yolk filling in the center of an egg-white that we've enjoyed for years. In this recipe, I make the filling with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

How do you use a Ziplock bag for deviled eggs? ›

Easy Deviled Egg Procedure! Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal and Mash, then add the rest of your ingredients, mix thoroughly. Cut the corner of the bag, squeeze mixture into egg.

How do you store deviled eggs without a tray? ›

Putting them in mini muffin tins is another solution. I don't have a mini muffin tin. Another solution is slicing the hard-boiled eggs in half as they stand up instead of as they lay down. Then you make the deviled eggs as usual and transport them in an egg carton.

How to make a deviled egg holder? ›

Directions: (see pictures below)
  1. Cut the lid off the egg cartons, keep the part that the eggs sit in.
  2. Trim about an inch off of both ends so they can fit side by side in the bottom of the 9×13 pan.
  3. Turn the egg cartons upside down and put them in the 9×13 pan, if needed trim edges a little more to get them to fit.
Mar 12, 2015

How long can you safely keep deviled eggs? ›

Shelf Life of Hard-Cooked and Deviled Eggs

According to the USDA, hard-cooked eggs of any kind—whether left in their shells or peeled—can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Deviled eggs are best consumed within 4 days, provided they've been refrigerated promptly and stored properly.

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