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Mexican Street Corn

Cultural Context

Mexican street corn, or elote, is a popular street food in Mexico, often sold by vendors at fairs and markets. The dish reflects the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, combining sweet corn with creamy, tangy, and spicy elements. It has gained popularity in various regions, especially in the United States, where it is often served at summer barbecues and food festivals.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 corn on the cob
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cotija cheese
1/2 cup Cheese Cheetos
1/2 cup Hot Cheetos
tahin with lemon
parsley

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat and can be more accessible.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor with health benefits.

1

Remove the husks and silk from the corn and rinse them well.

2

Boil water and add 2 tablespoons of sugar.

3

Cook the corn in boiling water for about 40 minutes until moist.

4

Prepare toppings: crush 1/2 cup of Cheese Cheetos and mix with 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese.

5

Crush 1/2 cup of Hot Cheetos and mix with 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese.

6

Mix 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise together.

7

Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the water and let it cool slightly.

8

Insert a stick into the bottom of each corn.

9

Spread the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture over the corn.

10

Coat the corn with the Cheese Cheetos mixture, then with the Hot Cheetos mixture.

11

Sprinkle tahin with lemon on top and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment Needed

outdoor kitchenpotplatestick

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairycorn

Also Known As

EloteGrilled Corn on the Cob
Local Name: elote

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