How to Make Mexican Street Corn - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Street Corn, also known as elote, is a traditional and flavorful dish that is commonly found on the streets of Mexico. This popular street food combines the sweetness of corn with the richness of mayonnaise, tanginess of lime, and the heat of chili powder, creating a delicious and satisfying snack or side dish. The dish is typically made with grilled corn on the cob, but it can also be made with canned or boiled corn, making it a versatile and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed a...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 ears of corn

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roast corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack 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, lime juice, and chili powder.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 301mg