Mexican Street Corn - Coctel de Elote
About this recipe
Mexican Street Corn, or Coctel de Elote, is a delicious and creamy snack that's a staple in Mexican street food culture. This recipe captures the essence of that beloved treat in a simple and quick way, perfect for satisfying your cravings at home.
Using canned corn makes it super easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, and the combination of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and spices creates a rich flavor that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico.
Ingredient notes
- Use 2-3 cans of corn, drained, depending on how much you want to make.
- For the hot sauce, Cholula, Tapatio, or Valentina are recommended options.
Tips from Cooking with Kirby’s video
- Melt the butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before adding it to the corn to ensure it mixes well.
- Add mayonnaise gradually to achieve your desired creaminess, and be cautious with the cotija cheese as it can be salty.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 4.
- What can I use instead of cotija cheese?
- The recipe does not specify a substitution for cotija cheese.
- How long does it take to prepare this dish?
- The total time to prepare this dish is 15 minutes.
- What type of corn should I use?
- Use 2-3 cans of canned corn, drained.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking with Kirby: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Drain the canned corn and place it in a bowl.
- 2
Melt the butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until fully melted.
- 3
Add the melted butter to the corn and mix well.
- 4
Add mayonnaise a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 5
Add crumbled cotija cheese gradually, mixing until thickened.
- 6
Season with Tajin or chili seasoning to taste, mixing well.
- 7
If using, add chopped cilantro for color and mix gently.
- 8
Serve the mixture in cups, layering with more cotija cheese, Tajin, and hot sauce on top.
- 9
Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro if desired.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of mayonnaise and cotija cheese was inferred based on typical proportions for similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking with Kirby’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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