Mexican-Style Street Corn
About this recipe
Mexican-Style Street Corn, or Elote, is a popular street food that brings together the sweetness of corn with rich toppings. This recipe from Tasty simplifies the process, making it easy to recreate this delicious treat at home.
With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy this flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues or as a tasty snack.
Ingredient notes
- Use hulled corn for the best texture and flavor.
- Cotija cheese is traditional, but you could substitute with feta if needed.
Tips from Tasty's video
- Boil the corn for about 5 minutes to ensure it's tender before adding toppings.
- Pushing a skewer through the corn makes it easier to handle and eat.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Tasty: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Boil the corn for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Push a skewer through the middle of each ear of corn.
- 3
Drain the corn, then brush them evenly with the melted butter.
- 4
Spread a bit of mayo all over each ear of corn.
- 5
Scoop the cotija cheese generously on the corn, making sure it covers all sides.
- 6
Sprinkle a little bit of the chili powder evenly across the corn.
- 7
Serve!
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Tasty's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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