Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe
This easy Elote is a great kid friendly side dish the whole family will love! Creamy, cheesy, tangy!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounces sweet corn
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the corn on the stovetop until just warmed through.15 ounces sweet corn
- Drain the water and place the corn in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Toss with the butter until the butter is melted and the corn is coated.3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in the cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, smoked paprika, garlic and salt until well mixed.1/2 cup cotija cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 lime, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve cold or warm through to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 869IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg
