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Mexican Street Corn – Elotes

Mexican street food dish made from corn
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Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

Mexican street corn, also known as "elote," is a popular and flavorful street food dish commonly enjoyed in Mexico and increasingly popular in other parts of the world. This dish features grilled or boiled corn on the cob that is typically coated with a savory and creamy mixture and then garnished with various seasonings. Our version is served in a cup with traditional Mexican Crema and Cotija cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Assemble, Garnish and Serve5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: BBQ, Mexican
Keyword: butter, chili powder, Cotija cheese, elote recipe, elotes, grilled corn, lime, Mayonnaise, mexican cusine, mexican street corn, mexican street food, spicy corn, street food
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle for frozen or canned corn
  • 1 Grill or Smoker for corn on the cob
  • 1 Aluminum Half Tray

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Corn either frozen, canned or cooked on the cob
  • 1 large Yellow onion diced
  • 1 large Red bell pepper diced
  • 4 oz Mayonnaise Dukes is preferred
  • 4 oz Cotija cheese grated
  • 4 oz Crema
  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • 2 oz Olive oil
  • 2 – 4 oz 1836 BBQ rub
  • 1 large Lime
  • 1 – 2 large Jalapeños optional

Instructions

Prepare the Corn –

  • Set the griddle to medium-high heat, when ready – add 2 oz olive oil
    Mexican Street Corn also known as elotes
  • Immediately add the corn, onion and red bell pepper
  • Sprinkle on 1836 BBQ Rub
  • Cook until the corn is lightly roasted

Assemble the Dish

  • Add 1/2 stick of melted butter to the aluminum tray
    Mix the corn, mayonnaise, cheese and cream.
  • Add the roasted corn/onion/bell pepper to the tray
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, cotija cheese and crema

Garnish, Serve and Enjoy!

  • Sprinkle on cotija cheese, 1836
    Garnish with a lime, Elotes or Mexican Street Corn
  • Add sliced jalapenos (optional)
  • Serve in a cup with a spoon, top with hot pepper sauce.
  • Optional – top with chopped brisket or pulled pork, BBQ Sauce and take this recipe to a whole 'nuther level!
Finished corn bread

Smoked Corn Bread

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Smoked Corn Bread

Great homemade recipe for the smoker or oven
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: Corn Bread
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Dan Arnold

Equipment

  • 1 Smoker or Oven
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet 10 in
  • 1 Gloves or oven mitts

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil + 1 tbsp for the skillet
  • 2 each eggs

Instructions

Preheat Cooker (or oven) and Skillet

  • Set cooker to 425 degrees cooking temperature
    Corn Bread Recipe Ingredients
  • Place cast in skillet in cooker to pre-heat

Dry Ingredients Prep

  • Add all the dry ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl
    Cornbread dry ingredients
  • Mix with a spatula until fully blended

Add Wet Ingredients to the Dry Mix

  • Add all wet ingredients into the dry mix
    Corn bread wet ingredients
  • Mix/blend with a spatula until fully incorporated
  • Set corn bread mix to the side and cover

Prep Cast Iron Skillet

  • After the cooker reaches 425 degrees
    Prep cast iron skillet
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to the cast iron skillet and place back in cooker
  • Wait 2 – 3 minutes for the oil to come up to temperature

Cook

  • Add the batter mix to the hot skillet (if the sides of the batter sizzle – perfect)
  • Place back on the cooker
  • Cook for approx. 30 minutes or until a toothpick come out clean
  • Remove for the cooker

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Cut and serve immediately
    Finished corn bread
  • Add butter if desired