How to Make Skillet Elote (Mexican Street Corn) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Skillet Elote, also known as Mexican street corn, is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Mexican cuisine. It is made with fresh corn on the cob that is grilled or roasted, then slathered with a creamy and spicy sauce, and topped with cheese and cilantro. This dish is a perfect summertime side dish or snack, and is a great addition to any outdoor barbecue or picnic.

The origins of Skillet Elote can be traced back to the street vendors of Mexico, who would sell this tasty ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons cotija cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Toss around with a spatula and cook until corn has started to brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Add reserved mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add cilantro and stir again. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 292mg