Best Famous Mexican Street Corn Recipes

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MEXICAN STREET CORN RECIPE



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This Mexican Street Corn recipe is a common Mexican street food that is made by grilling corn on the cob and then coating it with a mixture made up of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chile powder, and lime. Also called elotes, this easy to make Mexican Corn On The Cob Recipe is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any outdoor gathering. In my version here, I made it two ways - (1) on the cob and (2) off the cob or in a skillet. They are both delicious and ready in less than half an hour.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium-size ears of yellow corn on the cob
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon chile powder
1 tablespoon lime juice (plus wedges of a lime for serving)
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • To prep the corn: Fold the husk of each corn back leaf by leaf and tie them with kitchen twine. Lightly brush corn on the cub with oil.
  • Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until it is browned in spots. Keep an eye on it as this happens rather quickly.
  • To make the sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
  • Brush each grilled corn the mayo mixture and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
  • To prep the corn: Cut the corn off the cob. I used 6 ears to get about 4 1/2 cups. Alternatively, you can also use canned corn or frozen corn. If using frozen, you do not need to thaw it out.
  • Sauté corn: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn, and stirring frequently, sauté for 5-7 minutes until it starts to char. If you are using frozen corn, you might need to cook a few minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Make the sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
  • Assemble: Add in the mayo mixture into the sauteed corn. Give it a mix. Stir in the cotija cheese and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve in small bowls with wedges of lime on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 233 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN STREET CORN (TORCHY'S COPYCAT)



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Grilled corn is tossed with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and spices in this delicious Tex-Mex side dish (Torchy's Tacos copycat).

Provided by Danelle

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
Vegetable oil
2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2-3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat. Brush corn with vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn kernels off cob.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and cayenne. Garnish with queso fresco and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 346 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

MEXICAN STREET CORN



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This is a nice flair for your traditional Mexican street corn.

Provided by Shejiladay

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



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Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!

Provided by Megan Keno

Categories     Side Dish     Grill     Quick and Easy

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
2 tablespoon lime juice, from one lime
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F: Clean the grates once it has heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SKILLET ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)



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All the flavors you love in Mexican street corn made in a skillet for times when grilling isn't an option.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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