Best Elote Mexican Corn On The Cob Recipes

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ELOTE RECIPE (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CORN)



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Elotes recipe - Mexican Corn on the cob with cheese, mayo and chile. Enjoy this Mexican street food anytime with this easy recipe!

Provided by www.kitchengidget.com

Categories     Entrees & Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ears of corn
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1 lime, quartered
Hot sauce (such as Valentina or Tapatio)
Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile)
Wooden sticks (for taffy apple, corn dogs, etc)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn, remove the silk and stalk. Add corn to water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove.
  • When corn is cool enough to touch but still warm, insert wooden stick into core as a handle.
  • Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese and squeeze of lime wedge. Add hot sauce and chili powder to taste.
  • Repeat with remaining ears of corn and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, ServingSize 1 ear

MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB (ELOTE)



Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) image

My Mexican friend gave me this recipe for corn on the cob. Street vendors there sell their corn made this way. Cotija cheese can be found in most grocery stores.

Provided by blakleyl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ears corn, shucked
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated cotija cheese
4 wedges lime

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Grill corn until hot and lightly charred all over, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the temperature of the grill. Roll the ears in melted butter, then spread evenly with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 368 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ELOTE (MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB)



Elote (Mexican Corn on the Cob) image

Where I live you always see Elote sold from little carts. Deliciously different! From Cooking Light magazine. I prefer mine without the lime juice.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Corn

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise (fat free is fine)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional)
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ears corn, shucked

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Combine mayo and juice (if using) in a small bowl.
  • Combine cheese and seasonings in another small bowl.
  • Place corn on grill rack that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Grill corn 12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently.
  • Remove from grill and brush with mayo mixture, and sprinkle with cheese mixture.
  • Serve immediately.

ELOTE (MEXICAN CORN-ON-THE-COB)



Elote (Mexican Corn-On-The-Cob) image

Grilled corn on the cob is a popular street food throughout Mexico. Special carts equipped with charcoal burners, a small wash tub, and condiment jars are peddled (literally) throughout the neighborhoods with the vendors shouting "Elotes" Some of the best corn-on-the-cob I have eaten!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely grated Cotija cheese (Mexican Parmesan)
1/2 teaspoon anejo chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ears shucked corn
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Prepare grill. Combine mayonnaise and juice in a small bowl. Combine cheese and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in another small bowl.
  • Place corn on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill corn 12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Remove corn from grill; brush with mayonnaise mixture, and sprinkle with cheese mixture. Serve immediately.

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