Mexican Street Corn Recipe
A delicious and flavorful Mexican Street Corn recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a side dish or a snack. This dish is a popular street food in Mexico, known for its creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar
- 2 tablespoons
Frozen Corn
- 1 pound
Sriracha-Mayo Mixture
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Lime salt (optional), to taste
Additional Toppings
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, to taste
- Chili powder, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Boil Corn: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add sugar, then corn. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Sriracha-Mayo Mixture: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, Kosher salt, and lime salt in a bowl.
- Combine Corn and Mixture: Drain cooked corn, cool slightly, then mix in the sriracha-mayo mixture.
- Serve: Divide corn into 4 cups, top with cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh while the corn is still warm.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Side Dish, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian, Corn Recipe
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