Smoky Tomatillo Deviled Eggs with Charred Corn & Bacon
Bright, smoky deviled eggs with summer crunch.
Daily recipe · June 04, 2026
A little about this dish
These smoky tomatillo-jalapeño deviled eggs are a fresh, early-summer American snack that feels vibrant instead of expected. Roasted tomatillos bring tart brightness, while creamy yolks, a little mayo, Dijon, and crisp bacon make the filling rich, punchy, and deeply savory. Finished with charred corn, chives, and a dusting of paprika, they look polished and colorful while tasting like a backyard cookout in one bite.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Medium tomatillos — 2 — husked, rinsed, and halved
- Large eggs — 4
- Small jalapeño — 1/2 — seeded if desired
- Corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen — 2 tablespoons
- Bacon — 2 slices
- Mayonnaise — 1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard — 1 teaspoon
- Lime juice — 1 teaspoon — plus extra lime wedges for serving
- Chives — 1 tablespoon — finely sliced
- Cilantro leaves — 1 tablespoon — small and tender
- Smoked paprika — 1/8 teaspoon — plus more for garnish
- Neutral oil or olive oil — 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt — 1/4 teaspoon — plus more to taste
- Black pepper — 1/8 teaspoon
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥚💧🔥Place the eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water and cool completely.
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Step 2 — 🥓🍳✨While the eggs cook, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
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Step 3 — 🌽🔥🍴In the same skillet, cook the corn for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly charred in spots. Remove and set aside.
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Step 4 — 🍅🌶️🔥Toss the tomatillos and jalapeño with the oil and a pinch of salt. Roast cut-side down in a dry skillet, grill pan, or under a broiler until blistered and lightly blackened, about 4 to 6 minutes.
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Step 5 — 🔪🥚🥣Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
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Step 6 — 🌿🔪🥄Finely chop the roasted tomatillos and jalapeño, or pulse briefly until saucy but not fully smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of this mixture to the egg yolks.
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Step 7 — 🥣🥄💚Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth. Fold in half of the bacon and half of the chives. Add another spoonful of tomatillo mixture if needed for a softer filling.
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Step 8 — 🥚➕🥄Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg white halves.
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Step 9 — 🌽🥓🌿Top each egg with charred corn, the remaining bacon, the remaining chives, cilantro leaves, and a light dusting of smoked paprika.
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Step 10 — 🍋🍽️😋Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
A final fox tip
For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and finish with toasted pepitas for crunch. If you want a more dramatic presentation, serve the eggs on a platter lined with thinly sliced radishes and cilantro. Kids can help peel the eggs, mash the yolks, and sprinkle on the toppings.