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Corn on the cob garnished with mexican spices, grated cheese and mexican crema.
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5 from 1 vote

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A twist on the classic corn on the cob.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Carolyn Hetke

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • ½ cup grated Cotija cheese can substitute fresh grated, white cheese curds
  • ¼ cup Mexican Crema can substitute sour cream and1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Tiajin for seasoning can substitute chile powder
  • squeeze of fresh lime optional

Instructions

  • Husk and clean corn. Steam about 13 minutes until corn is tender crisp.
  • Sprinkle with Tiajin, grated cheese and drizzle Mexican cream over top. You can also squeeze some fresh lime juice over it if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg