Description
Classic Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that captures the vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican street corn, served off the cob for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Add the crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Corn Salad, Vegetarian Side Dish