By TasteGreatFoodie
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:7min
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is grilled corn slathered in creamy, cheesy, irresistible goodness! Imagine juicy corn smothered in creamy garlic mayo, zesty lime juice, spicy chili powder, and topped with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro. This dish is your ticket to a taste of Mexico in every bite!
Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:30:16 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories295.6 kcal (15%)
Total Fat17.2 g (25%)
Carbs35.4 g (14%)
Sugars0.3 g (0%)
Protein7 g (14%)
Sodium942.8 mg (47%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
2 x 15 ounceSweet corn
cans, drained - or 4 ears fresh corn, husked
2 tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
or melted butter
3 tablespoonsAvocado mayo
or mayo of choice
1garlic clove
minced
1lime
juice
⅓ cupscallions
chopped, optional
½ cupfeta cheese crumbled
¼ teaspoonchili powder
¼ cupCilantro
finely chopped
¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika
1jalapeño pepper
diced
salt
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a medium skillet then lower to medium heat. Add olive oil or butter.
Step 2
Pour in the drained corn or husked corn and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until golden and slightly toasted.
Step 3
Set the corn aside to cool.
Step 4
In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, juice of one lime (you can substitute with lemon), feta cheese, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika and diced jalapeño.
Step 5
Pour in the cooled corn and mix until well combined. Serve as a side dish, with chips, taco topping, salad topper, Burrito bowl, with bbq salmon and so many other ways.
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