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Skillet Mexican Street Corn Elote Style

Charred skillet Mexican street corn with butter, mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice for a tasty snack.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn Elote Style

Make delicious skillet Mexican street corn elote style with charred corn, butter, mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice in minutes.

Recipe Details

Prep time
5m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece corn on the cob piece
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 15 g mayonnaise
  • 10 ml fresh lime juice
  • 20 g cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 5 g fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Origins

Mexico

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Place the corn on the cob piece in the skillet and cook, turning every 2 minutes, until all sides are charred and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Remove the corn from the skillet and immediately brush all sides with unsalted butter while still hot.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and fresh lime juice until combined.
  5. Brush the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the buttered corn.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the corn, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Sprinkle chili powder evenly over the corn.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and add a pinch of salt to taste.
  9. Serve the skillet Mexican street corn immediately while warm.

Tips

  • Use fresh corn on the cob for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust chili powder amount to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Serving Suggestions

  • grilled chicken
  • fresh salad
  • tortilla chips

Enjoy this flavorful skillet Mexican street corn elote style as a perfect snack or side dish with bold, creamy, and spicy notes.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.4
  • Sugar (g): 6
  • Fat (g): 10
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 6
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.03
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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