Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elote) You Can Make at Home

Login to Save
The Marinated Kitchen
The Marinated Kitchen
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow The Marinated Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Elote

Cultural Context

Elote is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed at fairs and markets. It reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture, combining simple ingredients to create a flavorful dish. The tradition of serving corn on the cob with various toppings has been passed down through generations, making it a beloved snack for locals and visitors alike.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cans of whole kernel corn, drained
mayonnaise
1 pack of cotija cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Tajín

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

1

Add the drained corn to a skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until slightly charred, stirring occasionally.

2

Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the heat.

3

Add the mayonnaise and toss until well coated.

4

Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the corn.

5

Add chopped cilantro and toss until everything is well combined.

6

Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Mexican Street CornElote Asado
Local Name: Elote

More Elote Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)