Mexican-Style Street Corn

Looking for a delicious snack that is easy to prepare? Try Tasty‘s Mexican-style street corn. This recipe is also called elote, which is a staple every summer. It can be served on the cob or in a cup (elote en vaso). It is often grilled until slightly charred to enhance the taste of the corn and add a smoky flavor. But the grilling step is optional. Boiling the corn will still turn out delicious.

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To make this Mexican street corn, you need corn, butter, mayo, cotija cheese, and chili powder. In other recipes, they add sour cream instead of butter or use both. You can serve it with lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro for garnish. Pair this Mexican-style street corn with burgers, anything BBQ, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, refried beans, or rice. Give this a try.

Here’s another recipe for you to try: Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole

Easy Mexican-Style Street Corn

• 3 ears of corn (hulled)
• 3 wooden skewers
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 1/2 cup of mayo
• 2 cups of cotija cheese
• 3 teaspoons of chili powder

How to Make Mexican-Style Street Corn

Step 1:

Fill a large pot with water and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, add corn, place the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Once done, remove from the pot and set aside until cool enough to touch.

Step 2:

Insert a skewer in the middle of each ear of corn.

Step 3:

Brush each corn with melted butter.

Step 4:

Spread some mayonnaise all over each ear of corn using a spatula.

Step 5:

Add the cotija cheese to a large bowl. Scoop it out and sprinkle it over the corn. Make sure to cover all the sides.

Step 6:

Sprinkle a bit of chili powder evenly across the corn. Adjust the amount depending on your preference. Serve and enjoy!

Mexican-Style Street Corn