Best 10 Mexican Style Corn Recipes

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Mexican-style corn, commonly known as "elote" in Spanish, is a widely cherished street food in Mexico and is gaining popularity worldwide. Its tempting aroma and enticing flavor profile have captured the hearts of many. Whether you're hosting a vibrant fiesta or simply craving a zesty snack, preparing Mexican-style corn at home is a delightful culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create this authentic Mexican treat. You'll discover the secrets behind the perfect elote, ensuring that each bite bursts with a harmonious blend of sweet corn, tangy lime, and a medley of spices. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and let's embark on a journey to savor the irresistible flavors of Mexican-style corn.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STYLE CORN



Mexican Style Corn image

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

4 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®/Best Foods®), or to taste - divided
¼ cup margarine in a squeezable container, or to taste - divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste - divided
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste - divided

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-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



Mexican-Style Black Bean and Corn Salad image

Economical with a Mexican flair. Easy, easy, easy!

Provided by smcvey

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small red bell pepper, diced
¾ cup picante sauce
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix black beans avocado, corn, red bell pepper, picante sauce, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl until ingredients are well integrated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 446.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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

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

MEXICAN STREET VENDOR STYLE CORN SALAD



Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad image

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

2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup grated cotija cheese
1 pinch ground red pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
1 sprig cilantro for garnish

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 STYLE (SPICY) CORN ON THE COB



Mexican Style (Spicy) Corn on the Cob image

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

4 ears corn on the cob, husked
mayonnaise
shredded parmesan cheese
cayenne pepper, depends on how hot you like it (to taste)
1 piece bread (this is for ease of putting mayo on corn)

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).

GRILLED CORN, MEXICAN STYLE



Grilled Corn, Mexican Style image

Not only is this recipe very easy, it results in the kind of deep flavor associated with the crunchy street corn of Mexico. In many parts of Mexico, though, that crunchiness is highlighted with a creamy chile-lime sauce. This is more unusual than the tried, true and unbeatable butter-salt-and-pepper combination, and only slightly more complicated. Just mix together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, chile powder, salt and pepper. It's pretty authentic, and a combination that brings out the grilled flavor, and balances the sweetness of fresh corn perfectly.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ears of corn, husked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill, with heat medium-high and rack about 4 inches from the fire. Put corn on grill and cook until kernels begin to char, about 5 minutes, then turn. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are slightly blackened.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or chili powder if you like. Serve corn with chili-lime mayo.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

CALABACITAS CON ELOTE (MEXICAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI WITH CORN)



Calabacitas con Elote (Mexican-Style Zucchini with Corn) image

In case you haven't noticed, it's zucchini season. It's everywhere, it's cheap, and it's plentiful. My garden is overrun with zucchini, what about you? Here's an easy way to make a zesty, satisfying side dish, perfect for a festive Labor Day celebration. We had this dish frequently in the summer growing up. The joy of growing up Mexican!

Provided by Muy Bueno

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 zucchinis, chopped
8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 cups buttermilk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Chihuaua cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and corn into the onion mixture. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pour buttermilk into the skillet. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until hot, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with Chihuaua cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

RANCH-STYLE ELOTE / ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN) 3 WAYS #RSC



Ranch-Style Elote / Esquites (Mexican Corn) 3 Ways #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This is a wonderful Mexican street cart food, that is either served on the cob (Elote), or off the cob in cups (Esquites), by vendors. This is an American twist on a Mexican favorite. I would suggest trying all 3 preparation methods to see which one appeals to you. Enjoy! *Note: Prep and cook time does not include the dressing prep. Also, being that it's the dead of winter in Midwest USA when I created this, I used frozen corn on the cob, but I would suggest using fresh.I highly recommend making the dressing at least 2 hours (or more), before serving, so that the flavors have time to blend. *** At the end of the directions (Steps #12-#15), you will find the traditional ingredients for this recipe.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Corn

Time 40m

Yield 4 ears of corn, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ears fresh corn (you can use frozen in a pinch)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 -3 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and Seasoning Mix (to taste)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
1 lemon, sliced length-wise into wedges
salt & pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Start by making the dressing. In a small glass bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with milk and the "Hidden Valley Ranch" seasoning mix, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours) -- and away we go! --.
  • "Stove-top / Broiling method for Elote": On the stove-top, boil frozen corn on the cob according to package instructions, (or micro-wave, per instructions). If using fresh, remove husks and boil corn in large sauce pan until tender. IMPORTANT: Save about 1/2 c of the water from the boiling process (it contains the starch) for the "Esquites" preparation method.
  • While corn is boiling, preheat oven to 500* F with a rack set in middle of oven.
  • When the corn is cooked thru, remove the ears of corn to a platter.
  • Okay, here is where we can 'part ways' on cooking methods -- but for now, I'm sticking with the stove-top / broiler method for "Elote".
  • Now that the corn is cooked, line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Brush each ear of corn with the melted butter, salt and pepper lightly and place on tray (NO chili powder yet).
  • Place tray in oven and bake for approx 15 minutes +/-, rotating (rolling) corn often, until all sides are lightly browned. Once you've reached your desired browning, remove the corn to that same platter that we dirtied earlier.
  • "Grilled Elote" (the true way): The other alternative is using your grill to brown. If you are starting your corn on the grill, (while skipping the boiling method), be sure to remove silk only, and soak corn in water before grilling. Leave husks on while grilling, until your ready to brown them. when cooked thru, remove husks, brush with melted butter and grill ears, while turning, to desired browning has been achieved.
  • (There you have the basics done. Now, were 'parting ways' again -- You can have one cob each that serves 4, or you can cut each cob in half to make 8 small servings. Now, at this point, you can shave the kernels off of the cob using a serrated knife, into a bowl, and "voila", we are now morphing into "Esquites" -- but please wait patiently for that).
  • If you want "Elote", leave the cob in tact, slather it with the dressing we made earlier, heavily sprinkle on the grated Parm and add a little minced chives. (Heck, roll it thru them)! Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the whole thing, and add the touch of chili powder (if you so desire). Now your Americanized Ranch version of "Elote" is done.
  • "Esquites": You've shaved the kernels off the cob after boiling and browning. Now put the kernels in a bowl, add the desired amount of water that the corn was boiled in (1/4-1/2 c), then throw in a heap of the dressing, cheese and chives and mix well. Squeeze a couple of lemon wedges 'over the top' (only after mixing). Enjoy!
  • *** I used the following substitutions to make my "Ranched-up" version vs the traditional:.
  • Greek Yogurt, milk & Ranch seasoning = mayo.
  • Parmesan cheese = Cotija cheese.
  • lemon = lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 245.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 6.6

EASY, DELICIOUSLY CHEESY SAUTEED CORN, MEXICAN STYLE



Easy, Deliciously Cheesy Sauteed Corn, Mexican Style image

Surprisingly, this is a pretty low-cal side dish! I made this last night when I just didn't know what to eat! I knew I felt "cheesy", and there was loads of corn at home, but I didn't feel up to an elaborate recipe, so I put this together and topped this dish over pita bread for a great dinner!

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup frozen corn kernels or 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1 -2 tablespoon salsa (use your favourite)
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
17 1/2 g plain cheese spread (I use one "triangle" of Laughing Cow Cheese Spread)

Steps:

  • Dump the first 5 ingredients (corn to oregano) in a medium saucepan, stir well, and saute on a high flame for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed or evaporated.
  • Now reduce the flame to low and add the cheese spread, and swirl it around with the sauteed corn with a wooden spoon until melted and well mixed.
  • Serve hot, on bread, or over mashed potatoes, or with just about anything else!
  • It's so yummy, you eat it straight.

ROASTED CORN MEXICAN STYLE (MAIZ ASADO)



Roasted Corn Mexican Style (Maiz Asado) image

In Mexico you can find this delicious grilled corn on the cob at street fairs and carnivals. The corn is dipped in a Mayonaise mixture and sprinkled with cotija cheese. It is messy but so much fun to eat. Just have plenty of napkins on hand.

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large ears of fresh sweet corn
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sour cream
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp grated lime zest or peel
2 c grated cotija or parmesan cheese
2 tsp ancho chile powder
1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder or diced chipotles in salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Peel corn husks down to the base of each cob. Leaving the husks attached. Remove the silk. Remove 1 long piece of corn husk from each cob to use as a tie. Pull husks from corn; tie with the piece of husk or a string to provide a handle.
  • 2. Soak in a large pot or sink filled with water for twenty minutes. Drain (corn should be wet but not dripping when placed on the grill).
  • 3. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl. Spoon into a very tall wide glass. Combine on a plate the grated cheese and the chile powders spreading on the plate.
  • 4. heat the grill. Grill the corn, covered over medium heat or coals 8 to 10 minutesor until tender and beginning to char, turning every two minutes. Cool corn for two minutes after taken off the grill.
  • 5. Holding corn by the husks, dip into the mayonnaise mixture; then roll in the cheese mixture. It's so gooood. Enjoy
  • 6. A tall wide glass is the perfect container for the mayonnaise dipping sauce. Just make sure it is wide and deep enough to accomodate an ear of corn.
  • 7. Above picture is not mine; but I have used to show you what the corn should look like. Will post mine in a few days.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest corn possible. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and no signs of damage.
  • If you're using fresh corn, remove the husks and silk before cooking. You can use a sharp knife or your hands to remove the husks, and then use a vegetable brush to remove the silk.
  • Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until the kernels are tender. You can also grill the corn on a preheated grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the kernels are charred and tender.
  • Season the corn with your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include salt, pepper, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
  • Serve the corn immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the corn for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Mexican-style corn is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or main course. With its vibrant flavors and textures, Mexican-style corn is a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish to make, be sure to give Mexican-style corn a try!

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