Skillet Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

All the flavors you love in Mexican street corn (elote) made in a skillet for times when grilling isn't an option.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
• 3 tablespoons cotija cheese
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Toss around with a spatula and cook until corn has started to brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add reserved mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add cilantro and stir again. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.