19 Best Mexican Corn Recipes That Will Make You Drool
JANUARY 28, 2023
MEXICAN CORN
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Spice up your next meal with some of these delicious Mexican Corn recipes! Whether you’re looking for a side dish to accompany a delicious taco dinner or want to make a classic elote dish, we’ve got you covered with a variety of recipes.
Whether you want it on the cob or in a cup, grilled or in a pot, these recipes are sure to become your go-to for any Mexican-inspired dish. With a few simple ingredients, you can make Mexican Corn that is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Come explore the wonderful world of Mexican Corn recipes and get ready to serve up some tasty dishes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Sweet and Savory Meals
Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn is a classic summer staple that works perfectly with any dish! Perfectly seasoned and served with a mixture of creamy cotija cheese.
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291
30 min
TOTAL TIME
526
CALORIES
$1.11
PER SERVING
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verywell
Light and Easy Mexican Street Corn
Enjoy a lighter version of a famous Mexican street snack: grilled corn on the cob . This recipe uses traditional ingredients for max flavor.
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1
55 min
TOTAL TIME
489
CALORIES
$0.84
PER SERVING
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The Wheatless Kitchen
Mexican Street Corn
Enjoy the traditional flavors of Mexican street corn at home with this easy and delicious recipe featuring charred corn, creamy mayonnaise, Cotija cheese and a hint of chili powder.
7
180
CALORIES
$0.41
PER SERVING
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This Silly Girl's Life
Smoky Chipotle Mexican Street Corn
Smoky Chipotle Mexican Street Corn Recipe is sweet fresh corn grilled over open flame, smeared with a smoky chipotle mayo. Then topped with grated cheese, cilantro and lime!
1
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1385
CALORIES
$1.90
PER SERVING
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Princess Pinky Girl
Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Elote is a traditional street food in Mexico. In America, it is typically called Mexican street corn. It is corn on the cob charred on an open grill and smothered in cheese, a cream sauce, and chipotle seasoning.
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3,239
25 min
TOTAL TIME
486
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
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Savory Thoughts
Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob
Easy Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn On The Cob that will draw everyone to the table. Air fried to perfection. It takes only 10 minutes. It is gluten-free and low carb!
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132
15 min
TOTAL TIME
435
CALORIES
$0.81
PER SERVING
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Sensational Grilled Mexican Corn
Welcome the summer with this incredibly delicious Sensational Grilled Mexican Corn! Each cob is smothered with a creamy cotija sauce, grilled to perfection and infused with mouth-watering seasonings.
1
33 min
TOTAL TIME
527
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Directions
9 STEPS
1
Shuck the corn and fully wrap each cob in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
2
Preheat the grill on high for 10 minutes.
3
Arrange the corn on the grill, and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
4
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and lime juice.
5
Stir the sauce until well blended, and set aside.
6
Carefully partially unwrap the corn to let it cool for a few minutes.
7
Using a basting brush, apply the sauce generously to each cob, keeping the foil underneath.
8
Sprinkle the corn with crumbled cotija cheese, followed by smoked paprika and extra chopped cilantro for garnish.
9
Serve the sensational grilled Mexican corn with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
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Slender Kitchen
Mexican Street Corn
Make mouthwatering Mexican Street Corn at home! The secret is in the creamy mayo and lime mixture for the corn. Then add cheese and chili powder, Ready in 10 minutes.
20 min
TOTAL TIME
383
CALORIES
$0.65
PER SERVING
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Let's Dish
Mexican Street Corn
Grilled corn is tossed with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and spices in this delicious Tex-Mex side dish .
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
1115
CALORIES
$1.61
PER SERVING
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The Dinner Mom
Mexican Street Corn in a Cup
Follow this plan to make Mexican Street Corn in a Cup and you'll be enjoying this creamy, spicy addictive dish in under 20 minutes!
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293
17
20 min
TOTAL TIME
490
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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No. 2 Pencil
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Get your taste buds ready for a fiesta with this delicious Grilled Mexican Street Corn recipe! It's a cheesy, spicy, and crunchy twist on a classic dish.
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12
25 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$0.92
PER SERVING
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Mexican Street Corn
You can also shuck the corn for a salad version for easier serving. Just cook the corn kernels in a bit of olive oil, then allow to cool and toss with the cheese mixture and toppings. If you don't have Mexican crema you can use sour cream and if you can't find Mexican Cotija cheese, you can use a so...
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501
21
30 min
TOTAL TIME
546
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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Dinner at the Zoo
Mexican Street Corn
This Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is grilled corn on the cob coated in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese and chili powder. The ultimate summer side dish that always gets rave reviews!
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9,753
68
20 min
TOTAL TIME
464
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
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Binjal VEG Kitchen
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Grilled Mexican Street Corn is a popular Mexican street food called Elotes, Grilled Mexican Street Corn is traditionally slathered with a creamy lime topping and cotija cheese. You’ll find people snacking on throughout Mexico. Fresh corn is roasted or grilled, then slathered with mayo or crema, topp...
5
10 min
TOTAL TIME
812
CALORIES
$2.61
PER SERVING
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Favorite Family Recipes
Mexican Street Corn Cups
Mexican Corn Cup in a Cup is inspired by the treat at the Cozy Cone in Disney's California Adventure. Such a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish.
10
539
15 min
TOTAL TIME
318
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Steamy Kitchen
Mexican Street Corn in the Microwave
Elote, aka Mexican street corn will be your new go-to side dish. Elote is traditionally made with corn on the cob, but I'm going to show you how easy it is to make this in just a few minutes in the microwave. Take the corn of your choice and smother it in cheesy, zesty, chili sauce. It is so dreamy!
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1
7 min
TOTAL TIME
881
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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Farm Fresh to You
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Bring the best of Mexican street food to your summer BBQ with this delicious grilled sweet corn recipe.
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
427
CALORIES
$0.80
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn
Super Easy to make Creamy Zesty Juicy Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn ! Pressure Cooker corn on the cobs bursting with exciting sweet-savory-spicy-umami-cheesy flavors. A refreshingly delicious satisfaction!
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13,608
2,661
15 min
TOTAL TIME
527
CALORIES
$1.04
PER SERVING
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Table for Two
Mexican Street Corn off the Cob
A much less messier way to have your favorite side dish! Mexican street corn off the cob tastes just as great as the 'on the cob' version!
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845
35 min
TOTAL TIME
447
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
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Mexican Corn FAQ
What is Mexican Corn or Elote?
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