Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

March 22, 2022
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Elote - mexican street corn, in a cup

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:

  1. Start by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat and add frozen corn. Cook until corn is heated through and stir often
  2. Once corn is heated add in sour cream, mayo, lime juice, cumin and chilli powder 
  3. Once that is mixed through add half of the cotija cheese and stir 
  4. 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!