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

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, you're probably familiar with elotes, a popular street food in Mexico. Elotes, or Mexican style corn, is a delightful dish that features roasted or grilled sweet corn coated in a delicious mixture of mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe that's perfect for enjoying during the summer months.

Typically served on the cob, elotes are a beloved snack that's both savory and slightly sweet. The comb...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 269mg