Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
March 22, 2022
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: Skillet, measuring cups/spoons. chef's knife, cutting board,
Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 cups frozen corn
- ¼ cup light mayo
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 1 lime, juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro
Instructions:
- Start by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat and add frozen corn. Cook until corn is heated through and stir often
- Once corn is heated add in sour cream, mayo, lime juice, cumin and chilli powder
- Once that is mixed through add half of the cotija cheese and stir
- Once cheese melts garnish with some chopped cilantro and remaining cotija cheese
Variations:
- Add chilli powder to garnish like tajin!
- Try working with canned corn if you have it available!
- If you have the time, try cooking fresh corn for a more authentic taste!
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