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Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Easy to make Creamy Zesty Juicy Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn (Elote)! Pressure Cooker corn on the cobs bursting with exciting sweet-savory-spicy-umami-cheesy flavors. A refreshingly delicious satisfaction!
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
South American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 ears corn on the cob , husks and silk removed
- ⅓ cup (83g) mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup (83g) Mexican crema or sour cream
- ⅓ cup (20g) finely chopped cilantro leaves
- ¼ teaspoon (1.4g) sugar
- ½ cup (120g) cotija cheese or feta cheese , crumbled
- ½ teaspoon (2g) chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.4g) garlic powder
- Juice from half a lime
Garnish & Serve
- chopped cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob: Pour 1 cup (250ml) cold water & place a steamer rack in Instant Pot. Place 4 - 6 ears of corn on the cob on the steamer rack. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.Pressure cook at High Pressure for 2 minutes, then immediate Quick Release (turning Venting Knob to Venting position). Turn off the heat. Open the lid carefully.
- Prepare Cheesy Mayo Mixture: While the corn is pressure cooking, mix the following ingredients together in a mixing bowl: ⅓ cup (83g) mayonnaise, ⅓ cup (83g) Mexican crema or sour cream, ½ cup (120g) crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese, ⅓ cup (20g) finely chopped cilantro leaves, ½ teaspoon (2g) chili powder, ¼ teaspoon (1.4g) sugar, ¼ teaspoon (1.4g) garlic powder, and juice from half a lime.
- Apply Sauce Mixture: Brush the yummy cheesy mayo sauce mixture all over the corn on the cob with a basting brush.
- Garnish & Serve Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn: If desired, garnish with extra crumbled cheese and chili powder. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!~
Cup of Yum
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
289mg
(12%)
Potassium
251mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.