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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is corn on the cob covered in mayo and topped with cilantro, lime juice, Cotija cheese, and chili powder.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- water as needed
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne*, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender and bright yellow. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Using a brush or spoon, coat all sides of the corn with melted butter, then generously slather each corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle each ear generously with cotija cheese, the remaining cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro.
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Notes
- Spice level: Cayenne pepper will add a delicious spice to the elotes. If you don’t want it too spicy, you can use the typical chili powder found in most grocery stores. If you want to use the traditional chile that’s used in Mexico for elotes, try ground chile piquin.
- Esquites: If you prefer corn cut from the cob, try making Esquites instead, which is Mexican street corn served in a cup.
- Grilled corn: Grilling the corn instead of boiling it adds a delicious flavor to the elotes. To grill, brush each ear of corn with vegetable oil, then grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until it’s cooked through and charred in some spots.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1elote
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
525mg
(22%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
587IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1elote | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.