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Mexican Elotes (Street Corn)

Make authentic Mexican Elotes (street corn) at home with a simple recipe featuring cotija cheese, crema, and Tajín. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 294 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Brush for spreading sauce
  • Knife and Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn husks removed
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • ⅓ cup Mexican crema
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp Tajín seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of water. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
  • Chop the cilantro and set aside.
  • Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the pot and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Brush the crema mixture generously over the corn.
  • Sprinkle the cotija cheese, Tajín seasoning, and cilantro over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy, Mexican, Spicy, Street Food
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