Easy Elote Recipe – A Beautiful Mess

I like Elotes, or Mexican avenue corn. It’s candy, it’s salty and it might probably have a little bit spice and warmth to it as properly! Elote is commonly served corn on the cob-style. However you could possibly additionally reduce the corn off the cob (or used canned corn) to make Elote en vaso, or corn in a cup. Nevertheless you serve it, this straightforward recipe is scrumptious.

Elotes makes a fantastic facet dish for all kinds of meals. I adore it alongside baked chicken, BBQ rooster or steak. Home made Elotes takes just a few elements and may be made in about quarter-hour!

Associated: Love corn? Subsequent up, strive our corn casserole, corn risotto, or corn dip.

Elements

• Corn
• Mayo
• Bitter cream
• Cotija cheese
• Chili powder
• Lime
• Cilantro

Easy methods to make Elote

In a big pot, carry sufficient water to submerge the corn to a boil. Salt the water. Because the water heats, shuck the corn, eradicating the husk (leaves) and silk threads. Boil the corn for 10 minutes. Then drain and pat dry.

In a small bowl, stir collectively the mayo and bitter cream. On a big plate, mix the cotija and chili powder. Coat the corn with the mayo combination, then roll within the cheese combination. Alternatively, you could possibly sprinkle the cheese combination over the corn when you’ve added the mayo combination.

After plating, sprinkle cilantro excessive and serve with contemporary lime wedges. I additionally generally add a little bit sizzling sauce too, however that is elective.

Suggestions & Notes

• Just like Parmesan, generally Cotija is offered by the block/sphere and generally it’s offered powdery. I like to purchase it in its powdery type for this Elote recipe, however in case you can solely discover it complete merely finely grate earlier than utilizing.
• So as to add much more flavors, you’ll be able to swap the chili powder for taco seasoning.
• In case you are utilizing canned corn as an alternative of contemporary on-the-cob corn, merely drain from the can and warmth on the range prime. As soon as sizzling, take away from the warmth and stir within the different elements. I reserve half the cheese and cilantro to sprinkle excessive for a fairly presentation.
• Elote leftovers may be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for at the least 3 days.

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