Jalapeno Devils

• 6 hard-cooked eggs

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons cooked corn kernels (fresh, canned or frozen)

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  OR 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

• 1 teaspoon fresh cilatro

• 2 tablespoons finely *chopped peppers* (see notes below)

• salt and black pepper, to taste

• Shredded Jack cheese, for 

  garnish

                                              

Cut the eggs in half and mash the yolks in a bowl. Combine the thoroughly mashed yolks with the sour cream. Stir in the corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne and chiles. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.  If you are using canned corn and chilis, make sure to drain them well and pat them dry.  

Fill the whites evenly with the mixture and garnish each egg half with shredded cheese and if you like a bit of fresh cilatro or a slice of fresh pepper

*Use your favorite peppers.  For the most mild flavor use a mild canned green chili.
For a fresher flavor use a fresh green chili, jalapeno or Serrano pepper*