Mexican Street Corn On The Cob (Elote)
by Sigona's Home Deliveries: May 28, 2020
Look no further - we’ve got the perfect side dish to your next barbecue dinner right here! This Mexican style street corn, also known as Elote, is often served on a stick or using the husk as a handle so you can take it to-go! It’s full of delicious, refreshing flavors - chili powder, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime, and butter. We can’t decide what’s best!
Prep: 50 mins. Makes 3 corn cobs.
Ingredients:
- 3 ears, unhusked
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- A handful of freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
- A handful of cotija cheese crumbled
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When heated, place corn, in its husks, on the oven rack. Roast for about 40-45 minutes until corn is tender.
- Peel down the husks and immediately rub each ear of corn with butter.
- Place on a plate and sprinkle with a squeeze of lime, chili powder, cotija, and cilantro. Serve immediately!
Note: For those looking for a more authentic Elote recipe, you can swap in mayonnaise for the butter.