Mexican corn on the cob, also known as "elote," is a delicious and popular street food in Mexico and beyond. It is characterized by its unique flavors and vibrant colors, thanks to the combination of ingredients used to prepare it. If you're looking to recreate this tasty treat at home, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for Mexican corn on the cob.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB
Spice up barbecued sweetcorn with chilli, lime and lashings of melted butter
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak corn in cold water for 15 mins. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue and, when hot, place the corn directly on the bars. Cook for 30-40 mins, turning regularly, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.
- Meanwhile, mash the butter with the lime zest and chili. When the cobs are done, top each with a knob of flavoured butter and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB
This is the best way to serve corn, brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with chili powder, cheese and lime!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Categories entree
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place corn, in its husks, directly on the oven rack. Roast until tender and cooked through, about 40-45 minutes. Peel down the husks. Rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chili powder, cotija, cilantro and lime juice.
MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB
Make and share this Mexican Corn on the Cob recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pavut
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Remove husks and corn silk from corn cobs. Place the corn in the boiling water, cover, and boil until it is just hot, 10 minutes or less.
- While corn is boiling mix together olive oil, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Remove corn from steamer, brush with oil mixture and serve hot.
MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB
Got this yesterday from a street vender who doing a booming business selling nothing but this delicious corn.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook corn by grilling, steaming or by baking.
- While warm, spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise all over the cob.
- Take 1/8 cup of cheese, and sprinkle it on cob, then sprinkle on some cayenne pepper and squirt the lime over the cob.
MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB (ELOTE)
My Mexican friend gave me this recipe for corn on the cob. Street vendors there sell their corn made this way. Cotija cheese can be found in most grocery stores.
Provided by blakleyl
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Grill corn until hot and lightly charred all over, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the temperature of the grill. Roll the ears in melted butter, then spread evenly with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 368 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN ROASTED CORN ON THE COB
Make and share this Authentic Mexican Roasted Corn on the Cob recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Take the corn and pull the husks back being careful not to remove them.
- Under cold running water take off the fibers from the corn and rinse the husks and cob well.
- If you would like you can butter the corn at this time, but it just adds calories, and i think it tastes great without it.
- Pull the husks back over the cleaned corn so they look as they did before you cleaned them.
- Wrap each corn in foil and place in the middle of your oven, directly on the rack.
- After 30 minutes the corn should be roasted and done. let cool.
- Then all you need to do is slather on enough mayo, chili powder, and lemon pepper to your taste and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 168.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.6
MEXICAN STYLE CORN
On the streets of Santa Maria, California, street vendors (think an ice cream man with a 'trash can' full of hot corn on the cob instead of ice cream) roam the sidewalks selling corn on the cob for a dollar an ear! They slide a wooden skewer in one end for you to hold the corn. We crave it often and it's become a regular on our Saturday grill nights! Give it a try. You'll be surprised!
Provided by rOckabLe
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently place ears of corn into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until corn is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove an ear of corn with tongs and spread about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise all over the kernels. Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of margarine over the ear of corn in a zig-zag line, turning the ear as you squeeze. Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ear and dust with chili powder. Repeat with remaining ears of corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MEXICAN GRILLED CORN
I consider this to be the greatest corn-on-the-cob recipe of all time. The way the mild, subtly salted cheese works with an ancho-lime mayonnaise, along with that buttery, smoky corn, is a magnificent combination of flavors. Perfecto!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
- Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
- Generously brush corn with melted butter and ancho-lime mayonnaise until kernels are coated. Sprinkle ears with Cotija cheese and salt. Garnish with slices of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 245.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MEXICAN ROASTED CORN ON THE COB (GOOD FOR A BBQ)
Make and share this Mexican Roasted Corn on the Cob (Good for a BBQ) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pavut
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Roast corn on the bbq or in the oven.
- mix together chili powder, salt and pepper.
- (You can boil it too but it's not as good).
- coat in mayonnaise. (roll the corn in it to get an even layer).
- Coat in cheese. (It'll stick to the Mayo).
- sprinkle all over with chili powder mixture.
- sprinkle with lime juice, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 4.5
MEXICAN STYLE (SPICY) CORN ON THE COB
This came from one of my Mexican co-workers who had brought it for a carry in. It is very simple to make. I was a little skeptical about the mayonnaise but when I ate it, I devoured it.
Provided by B-B-Q Man
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Roast the corn on a charcoal grill just until tender and you have nice grill marks.
- Liberally spread mayo on piece of bread.
- Roll hot ears on the bread.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on.
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper on (to taste).
MEXICAN CORN-OFF-THE-COB SALAD
This salad was inspired by the recipes I've seen for grilled Mexican corn on the cob--mayo, lime, cotija cheese--just adjusted for those that would rather not eat corn on the cob or to save time (and grill space) during your bbq! Can be served cold or at room temp.
Provided by HeidiS
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, to desired tenderness, about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.
- Add lime juice and chili powder, then mix in cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 357.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CORN ON THE COB LATINO
Corn baked in banana leaves with spices. This is something I created. I hope you like. Also you may want to chop up onions and cilantro and add over the mixture before you wrap it up. Throw it on the grill until you feel it has cooked long enough. You could even cook this in a pit under hot coals.
Provided by Regina Snider Wilson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Blend orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, aji pepper, sea salt, black pepper, garlic, and cinnamon in a blender until pepper and garlic are very finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add margarine and blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; lay banana leaves onto foil. Place ears of corn on banana leaves and spread margarine mixture evenly over corn. Wrap foil and banana leaves over the seasoned ears of corn, using more foil if necessary to tightly seal corn in a bundle.
- Bake in the preheated oven until corn is tender and flavors have blended, 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 327.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh corn on the cob: Look for ears with bright green husks and plump, firm kernels.
- Remove the husks and silk just before cooking: This will help to keep the corn moist and flavorful.
- Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling water: This will help to ensure that the corn is cooked evenly.
- Add salt to the water: This will help to enhance the flavor of the corn.
- Cook the corn for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender: Overcooking the corn can make it tough and chewy.
- Drain the corn and let it cool slightly: This will make it easier to handle.
- Brush the corn with melted butter or oil: This will help to keep the corn moist and flavorful.
- Sprinkle the corn with your favorite seasonings: Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Serve the corn on the cob immediately: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Mexican corn on the cob is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Mexican corn on the cob a try. You won't be disappointed!
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