Mexican Street Corn Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn recipe, also known as elotes, is a popular street food in Mexico. It involves grilling corn on the cob and coating it with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime. This simple yet flavorful dish makes a great appetizer or side for any outdoor gathering. In my version, I've prepared it two ways: (1) on the cob and (2) off the cob or in a skillet. Both versions are equally delicious and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 medium-size ears of yellow corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chile powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges of a lime for serving
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
For Grilled Mexican Street Corn on The Cob:
- To prep the corn: Fold the husk of each corn back leaf by leaf and tie them with kitchen twine. Lightly brush corn on the cub with oil.
- Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until it is browned in spots. Keep an eye on it as this happens rather quickly.
- To make the sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Brush each grilled corn the mayo mixture and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
For Skillet Mexican Street Corn:
- To prep the corn: Cut the corn off the cob. I used 6 ears to get about 4 1/2 cups. Alternatively, you can also use canned corn or frozen corn. If using frozen, you do not need to thaw it out.
- Sauté corn: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn, and stirring frequently, sauté for 5-7 minutes until it starts to char. If you are using frozen corn, you might need to cook a few minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Assemble: Add in the mayo mixture into the sauteed corn. Give it a mix. Stir in the cotija cheese and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve in small bowls with wedges of lime on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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