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Elotes - aka Mexican street corn - can be made quickly with this recipe, even in the middle of winter when fresh corn on the cob is a distant memory. This Mexican side dish is naturally gluten free and full of flavor. It's ready in under a half hour, too! #elotes #corn #cincodemayo #mexican

Elotes (aka Mexican Street Corn)

Mexican street corn is delicious and traditionally sold on the cob from street carts. Make your own version at home with this simple recipe using frozen corn!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder and/or hot sauce
  • 1/3 cup cojita cheese
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat a large heavy pan. Once it is hot, add the oil (this helps to create a nonstick surface in a regular pan). Add the corn, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring periodically.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups frozen corn
  • When the corn has started to pick up a beautiful roasted color, turn off the heat. Add the mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of the cojita cheese, lime juice, and the chili powder and/or hot sauce. Stir until mixed.
    1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup cojita cheese, 2 limes, 1 tablespoon chili powder and/or hot sauce
  • Chop your cilantro, and add that once the corn has cooled for a few minutes (usually about as long as it takes to chop the cilantro fortunately). Stir to distribute it.Serve immediately in cups or bowls, topping with the remaining cojita cheese.
    2 tablespoons cilantro

Equipment

Lemon and Lime Juicer
Lemon and Lime Juicer
Bouillabase Braising Pot
Bouillabase Braising Pot
Wooden Spoon Set

Notes

  • This can be refrigerated and eaten cold or hot over the next two days.
  • Ideally, you can make this during the summer, roasting the corn on your grill with it still on the cob and simply slathering it with the mayo, then sprinkling on the chili powder and cheese before juicing the lime directly over the still hot corn. Until then, this version will suffice!
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.