Best 5 Mexican Street Corn Canned Corn Recipes

Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a popular Mexican dish made with fresh corn on the cob, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. It is a common street food and can also be found in restaurants. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious dish, canned corn can be used instead of fresh corn. Canned corn is already cooked and can be easily used to make Mexican street corn. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and authentic Mexican street corn dish ready to enjoy in no time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Mexican Street Corn image

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

Ingredients

6 ears corn, unhusked
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 limes, juiced

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

Mexican Street Corn image

Elote is a Mexican corn dish that is made with sweet corn, spices, mayo, lime, and cotija cheese. It is addictive.

Provided by Renee' Groskreutz

Categories Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can of corn
1 T butter
1 T mayonnaise
1 T sour cream
1/4 c Cotija cheese
1 pinch crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper
2 T lime juice
1 T Tajin
4 T fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Cook the corn - Bring the corn (not drained) to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
Prep the ingredients - Juice the lime. Wash and dry the cilantro. Chop the cilantro (including stems is fine).
Strain the corn and return back to the pan.
Add butter, mayo, sour cream, cheese (save 3 tablespoons back), red pepper, lime juice and Tajin to pan with corn. Mix completely.
Spoon into a serving dish. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 18 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 711 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

SKILLET MEXICAN STREET CORN

Skillet Mexican Street Corn image

This fast to prepare side dish takes on the flavors of elote, a popular Mexican favorite!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
¼ cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground coriander

Steps:

Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Spread frozen corn evenly across the skillet; do not stir. Cook corn for approximately 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and coriander in a large bowl. Set aside.
Check the corn; it should be slightly charred. If not, allow to continue cooking for 4 more minutes (stirring is fine at this point.)
Once corn is sufficiently browned/charred, transfer to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Add cotija cheese, red onion, and cilantro and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 155.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD RECIPE

Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe image

In many Mexican restaurants, street corn is one of my favorite dishes. Throw all the ingredients together in a bowl for this delicious salad!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces frozen corn (1 bag)
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise ((I used light))
4 ounces Cotija Cheese (crumbled, (could also use feta cheese))
2 Tablespoons lime juice ((fresh is best))
1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
⅓ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
2 Tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat. Add frozen corn and let cook until corn starts to char, stirring occasionally (it took about 7-8 minutes before my corn was lightly charred).
While the corn is cooking, mix together mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. When corn is done, gently fold it in with other ingredients.
Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN-STYLE STREET CORN RECIPE BY TASTY

Mexican-Style Street Corn Recipe by Tasty image

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

Ingredients

3 ears corn, hulled
3 wooden skewers
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup mayonnaise
2 cups cotija cheese
3 teaspoons chili powder

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

Tips for Making Mexican Street Corn with Canned Corn

Choose the right type of corn: Use canned corn kernels that are labeled "whole kernel" or "cream style." Avoid corn that is labeled "corn on the cob" or "cornmeal."
Drain and rinse the corn: Before using the corn, drain it in a colander and rinse it with cold water. This will remove any excess starch and help the corn to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice, cilantro, and cotija cheese. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro, but be sure to use only half the amount.
Don't overcook the corn: The corn should be cooked just until it is heated through. Overcooking will make the corn tough.
Serve the corn immediately: Mexican street corn is best served immediately after it is made. The flavors will fade if the corn sits for too long.

Conclusion

Mexican street corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a quick and tasty meal, Mexican street corn is a great option.

Buen provecho!