5 from 15 votes
Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) is boiled corn on the cob coated with mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and seasoned with Tajin or chili powder. The combination creates a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor with a refreshing lime accent. This easy preparation captures the essence of street-style corn popular in Mexico.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn shucked
- 2 lime halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese see note 1, grated
- tajin seasoning or chili powder, to taste (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add corn and boil until bright yellow and tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then skewer with sticks if desired.
- Rub an ear of corn with half a lime, then coat with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (a spatula works well).
- Coat with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and season with Tajin or chile powder to taste (I like about 1 teaspoon Tajin). Repeat with remaining ears of corn.
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Notes
- Use grated Parmesan from a green shaker can for an authentic flavor comparable to Mexican street vendors.
- Cotija or feta cheeses can replace Parmesan if desired, offering a saltier or tangier alternative.
- Tajin seasoning provides mild heat with lime flavor; substitute with chili powder, ancho chile powder, or cayenne according to heat preference.
- This recipe makes 4 ears but can be scaled up easily.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 ear
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
308mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ear | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.