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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.

Ingredients

  • corn on the cob
  • mayonnaise
  • cotija cheese
  • lime
  • chili powder
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1Grill the corn on the cob until charred and tender.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.
  3. 3Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the grilled corn.
  4. 4Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously on top.
  5. 5Dust with chili powder to taste.
  6. 6Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

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.

Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment

grillmixing bowlbrushknife
🌶️🌶️🌶️Mediumdairycorn

Also Known As

EloteGrilled Corn on the Cob

Recipe Information

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Video-Specific Recipe

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
1 large can green chili
corn tortillas
1 pound ground chicken
1 pound ground sausage
1 can rotel
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
16 oz choice of cheeses
cilantro to taste

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

Layer corn tortillas in a baking dish.

2

Spread a layer of ground chicken over the tortillas.

3

Add a layer of ground sausage on top of the chicken.

4

Pour the large can of green chili over the sausage.

5

Add a layer of rotel.

6

Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the layers.

7

Add a layer of cheese on top.

8

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

9

Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment Needed

cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairycorn

Also Known As

EloteGrilled Corn on the Cob
Local Name: elote

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