Mexican street corn, known as "elote", is a delightful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. Originating from the streets of Mexico, this dish has garnered immense popularity worldwide for its unique blend of sweet and savory flavors. A staple at Mexican festivals and gatherings, elote is a grilled corn on the cob that is generously coated with a delicious combination of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. With its tantalizing aroma and vibrant colors, Mexican street corn is a culinary delight that transports you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN STREET CORN
This is a nice flair for your traditional Mexican street corn.
Provided by Shejiladay
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Peel down husks and rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each with Cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN STREET CORN CHOWDER
Corn is one of my all-time favorite vegetables, so when it's in season, I always make this super easy soup in the slow cooker. -Rashanda Cobbins, Food Editor, Taste of Home
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h5m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut corn off cobs. Rub the edge of a knife over each cob to milk it; add enough water to cob juice to equal 2 cups. Add corn and liquid to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add the onions, green peppers and jalapeno to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add seasonings and cook 1 minute longer; transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until corn is tender and mixture has thickened slightly., Stir in cream and lime zest and juice. If desired, puree mixture with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Garnish with reserved bacon. Sprinkle with optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
Great use for sweet summer corn. Serve with tortilla chips.
Provided by Ashley Wellner's Kitchen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, jalapeno, and garlic; saute until charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in cotija cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SKILLET ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)
All the flavors you love in Mexican street corn made in a skillet for times when grilling isn't an option.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Toss around with a spatula and cook until corn has started to brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Add reserved mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add cilantro and stir again. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP WITH GOAT CHEESE
I was craving Mexican street corn that I had during a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, so I came up with this fabulous dip. It blends the traditional profile of the popular street food with updated flavors for a tasty twist. -Joseph A Sciascia, San Mateo, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brush corn with oil. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Cut corn from cobs; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in goat cheese, mayonnaise, green chiles, pimientos, green onions, chipotle pepper, cilantro, lime juice and zest, cumin and chili powder. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD
With our recipe for Mexican Street Corn Salad, we've taken the flavors of Elote, authentic Mexican street corn, and turned it into a fun side dish. Fresh corn on the cob gets pan roasted in Country Crock® Spread so it gets that wonderful grilled flavor. Then combine it with authentic Elote ingredients, like cilantro, lime juice, and cotija cheese. This recipes makes a great side dish or serve it with tortilla chips for fun appetizer or snack.
Provided by Country Crock®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove corn from cob using a sharp knife. You should have about 6 cups.
- Melt Country Crock® Spread in large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add corn and salt and cook until slightly charred, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Be careful not to overcrowd skillet or corn will steam. If necessary, char corn in 2 batches. Add jalapeno, garlic, and cumin and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm or room temperature. Garnish with additional cilantro and Cotija cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 314.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MEXICAN-STYLE STREET CORN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: corn, wooden skewers, melted butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder
Provided by Dhruv Vohra
Categories Sides
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the corn for about 5 minutes.
- Push a skewer through the middle of each ear of corn.
- Drain, then brush them evenly with the melted butter.
- Spread a bit of mayo all over each ear of corn.
- Scoop the cotija cheese generously on the corn, making sure it covers all sides.
- Sprinkle a little bit of the chili powder evenly across the corn.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 7 grams
MEXICAN STREET VENDOR STYLE CORN SALAD
I lived in southern California for many years. Around Cinco de Mayo, there would be fiestas in our neighborhood. Vendors sold grilled corn on the cob prepared with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile powder and a lime wedge. They were so delicious! After moving, we'd crave this corn, so I altered the recipe using canned corn and mixed in the same ingredients for a similar treat that doesn't require an outdoor grill.
Provided by Parizienne
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the corn into a saucepan, and boil over high heat until hot. Drain well, and return to the saucepan. Stir in the butter, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. Season to taste with ground red pepper and lime juice. Spoon into a serving dish, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 394.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN STREET CORN BAKE
We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August, I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn, and I use that in this recipe, but store-bought corn works just as well. -Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first 5 ingredients and 4 tablespoons green onions; transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. If desired, serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 30g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
JALAPENO POPPER MEXICAN STREET CORN
One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you're really feeling wild, sprinkle these with a bit of cooked and crumbled bacon! -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Husk corn. Rub corn and jalapenos with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until lightly charred on all sides, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. When jalapenos are cool enough to handle, remove skin, seeds and membranes; chop finely. Set aside., Sprinkle corn with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add panko; cook and stir until starting to brown. Add paprika and oregano; cook until crumbs are toasted and fragrant., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, crema, lime juice and remaining salt; spread over corn. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, jalapenos and chipotle pepper. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MEXICAN STREET CORN
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic salt, and black pepper. Remove corn from grill and brush with the mayonnaise mixture. Serve with lime quarters to squeeze over corn.
ESQUITES (MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD)
A tasty Mexican street corn salad with an amazing blend of sweet corn, salty cheese, sour lime juice and a hint of spicy chili powder; pure summer in a bowl. From J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is the Chief Creative Officer of Serious Eats.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, season to taste with salt, toss once or twice, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until well charred all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more chili powder to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 229.6, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.4
MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
Mexican street corn dip from Aunt Kay. Serve with chips or in taco shells.
Provided by Amanda Uher
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro together in a bowl and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn. Add jalapeno, chile powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Cook and stir until corn starts to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt mixture and cotija cheese.
- Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 2577 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
MEXICAN STREET CORN PASTA SALAD
Street corn just became a potluck favorite in this simple pasta salad.
Provided by By Karly Campbell
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool 10 minutes.
- While pasta is boiling, heat 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add butter and corn to skillet. Char the corn on each side, about 10 minutes total. Cut corn off cobs; place in large bowl.
- Add cooked pasta to bowl. Top with remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Seving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)
Corn on the cob is slathered in crema or mayonnaise, topped with cotija cheese, and dusted with cayenne in this classic Mexican street food.
Categories Cheese Backyard BBQ Corn Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes enough for 12 ears of corn
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread grilled corn with a thin layer of crema, then roll in cheese to coat. Sprinkle with cayenne. Squeeze lime juice from wedges to taste.
MEXICAN STREET-CORN PALETA (CORN, SOUR CREAM AND LIME POPSICLE)
Fany Gerson makes her paletas, Mexican fruit ice-pops, the traditional way: with real fruit for intense flavors. Although this flavor isn't traditional, it was inspired by esquites, a favorite Mexican street food of corn dressed with sour cream, lime and chile. To make it, infuse milk with fresh sweet corn and chile, and then blend it into a smooth base. Fold in some lime and sautéed corn for texture, and freeze for a rich, sweet-savory treat.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories snack, ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 9h45m
Yield About 20 3-ounce pops
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the milk, 2 1/2 cups corn kernels, cobs, serrano chile, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and sugar in a stockpot. (If your corn is very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.) Place over medium heat, stirring the bottom with a spatula. Bring to a simmer, and reduce the heat to maintain it; do not boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is mostly tender, about 15 minutes from when it comes to a simmer.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, and remove the corn cobs and serrano chile and reserve. Working in batches if necessary, blend the milk mixture in a blender until smooth. Blend in sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and more salt or sugar to taste. Transfer milk mixture to a bowl, add the corn cobs (and serrano, if you like) and chill at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the remaining corn and a few pinches of salt. Sauté until the corn is nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. If the bottom of the pan is browning, stir in some water until it fully evaporates. Transfer to a bowl, chill and reserve.
- Remove the cobs and serrano again and discard. Divide the sautéed corn among your Popsicle molds (about 1 tablespoon each if using 3-ounce molds). Divide the milk mixture into the molds. Give each a gentle stir to distribute the corn. Freeze for 50 minutes, or until just hard enough to stand the Popsicle sticks up, insert sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours more. To unmold, dip the molds for a moment in hot water, and remove the paletas. Sprinkle with chile powder, if desired.
MEXICAN ROASTED STREET CORN ON THE COB
Hot, golden street corn that is both sweet and smoky with a bit of Mexican zip and zest.
Provided by Michael B
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix together chili powder, kosher salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set mixed seasonings aside.
- Remove most of the silk while leaving 2 to 3 layers of husk on each ear of corn.
- Cook corn on the preheated grill until husks are slightly charred, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, for 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool slightly. Remove husks carefully, leaving stems on as handles.
- Squeeze 1/2 lime over each ear of corn. Sprinkle each with mixed seasonings to taste and top generously with Cotija cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 255.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before cooking.
- To make the corn easier to eat, cut the kernels off the cob before grilling or roasting.
- Be sure to grill or roast the corn until it is slightly charred. This will give it a smoky flavor and help to caramelize the natural sugars.
- For a more authentic Mexican street corn flavor, use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cotija cheese. You can also add chopped cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve Mexican street corn immediately after it is cooked. This will help to prevent the corn from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Mexican street corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. With its sweet, smoky flavor and creamy, tangy toppings, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give Mexican street corn a try. You won't be disappointed!
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