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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
4 cups corn - frozen (thawed)
3 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 cup Mexican Crema
Tajin
1 lime
Cotija Cheese
Cilantro
1 can chipotle peppers in Adobo
2 cups mayo

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

Thaw the frozen corn if using frozen.

2

In a pan, melt the butter and add the thawed corn, cooking until heated through.

3

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.

4

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the chipotle peppers in Adobo until smooth to create the chipotle mayo.

5

Spread the chipotle mayo over the corn mixture.

6

Sprinkle with Mexican Crema and crumbled Cotija cheese.

7

Dust with Tajin and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment Needed

panmixing bowlprocessor

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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