Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn in a convenient bowl. This recipe offers a delicious and less messy way to savor elote with creamy sauce and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add corn kernels and cook until tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Add the cooked corn to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese if desired.
- You can grill the corn on the cob before cutting off the kernels for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg