Mexican Elotes: Easy Street Fair Food for Your Next Party
Mexican Elotes are proof that corn went to a street fair, got a spicy makeover, and became the life of the fiesta. Slathered in mayo, showered in cheese, and dusted with chili, this snack is basically corn on a mission—to blow your taste buds away. One bite, and you’ll understand why plain buttered corn is officially on a sabbatical.
Elotes are what happens when corn decides to throw a flavor-packed block party—mayo, cheese, and chili all RSVP’d.
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Bring a pot with water to boil. Boil the corn for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
Step 2: In a bowl, add the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Step 3: Chop the cilantro, set aside.
Step 4: When the corn is cooked, remove from the pot, let slightly cook off.
Step 5: Brush the Mexican crema mixture over the corn.
Step 6: Add cotija cheese, tajin seasoning and cilantro.
Whether you eat it off the cob or in a cup, Mexican elotes prove that corn was always meant to be this exciting. One bite, and you’ll never look at plain corn the same way again!
Mexican Elotes
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob husks removed
- ½ cup Cojita cheese
- ⅓ cup Mexican crema
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a pot with water to boil. Boil the corn for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
- In a bowl, add the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Chop the cilantro, set aside.
- When the corn is cooked, remove from the pot, let slightly cook off.
- Brush the Mexican crema mixture over the corn.
- Add cotija cheese, tajin seasoning and cilantro.
