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Mexican Street Corn Elote

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Elote – Your New Favorite Side Dish

This Creamy Mexican Street Corn Elote is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors, perfect as a summer side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

Corn Preparation

  • 1 can Canned Corn
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Creamy Coating

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice

Flavor and Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Begin by preheating a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add in your drained canned corn and sauté for approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • After the corn is beautifully charred, carefully remove it from heat, and stir in butter and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the charred corn with mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and about 1 teaspoon of chili powder; stir until well-coated.
  • Transfer the creamy Mexican Street Corn to a serving dish and top with crumbled cotija cheese, extra chili powder, and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days; mayonnaise can separate over time. For best results, mix creamy coating just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ, easy recipe, Elote, Mexican Street Corn, side dish, Summer Food
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