Name: mexican street corn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned!); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp mexican crema; 2 tsp mayonaise; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp fresh cilantro; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp cotija cheese; sliced lime

If you haven’t had Mexican street corn you’ve been missing out. I am calling this Mexican street corn but you may also have heard of dishes called esquites, or elote. The difference (as I understand it) is that elote is served on the cob and esquites is served off the cob in a cup.

This is my go to side dish with any Mexican meal. It feels a little indulgent and we all deserve that sometimes.. it’s creamy and fresh all at once! It is always a welcome side dish for a potluck and is easy enough to make on a weeknight.

AuthorShannonCategoryvegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time5 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time10 mins

4 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned!)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp mexican crema

2 tsp mayonaise

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp fresh cilantro

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp cotija cheese

sliced lime

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and cook until heated through about 5 minutes.

Mix crema, mayonnaise, chili powder, cayenne, cilantro and cotija cheese. Add corn and stir to combine all ingredients

Serve warm and garnish with slice of lime

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