Mexican Street Corn (Skillet Version)

This bold and creamy Mexican street corn is a short cut version of classic Eloté! Skip the grill, it’s made with frozen corn and super simple pantry ingredients. It’s ready in about 15 minutes tops. Make it as a side for taco night, bring with you for summer cookouts, or even as a dip with tortilla chips.

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Why You’ll Love This Skillet Mexican Street Corn Version

• Super quick and easy to make (about 15 minutes)
• Uses budget-friendly ingredients
• No grill required thanks to frozen corn
• Perfect for taco nights, BBQs, and potlucks – we had it wish crispy taco-seasoned beef tacos last week, it was delish!
• Easy to customize with extra toppings and add-ins (think – fresh minced jalapeños, diced red onion, black beans, etc)
• It can be served warm or cold. Also can be made the day before!! Just stir it before serving and adding toppings (for cold versions) or reheat, stir, then add toppings (for hot version)

Ingredient Notes

I’m using fire-roasted frozen corn (from my local Whole Foods) in this recipe – I always have one or two bags in my freezer in case I want to add some to a dish, tacos, enchiladas, or a casserole. Regular frozen corn will work just fine too! Mayo creates the creamy base that typically will coat the corn like in an Eloté dish, while cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly finish that gives authentic street corn flavor. Fresh lime juice, Tajín, and cilantro add the remaining touches to the dish.

Fun Variations To Try

• Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice/heat
• Stir in black beans or grilled chicken for a heartier dish or added protein (hense, elote chicken bowl
• Add diced avocado for extra creaminess
• Serve with tortilla chips as a dip
• Sprinkle smoked paprika for an extra layer of depth

A Few Summer Favorites To Add To Your Fiesta

• Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote) – The original version
• Peach, Burrata, And Prosciutto Salad
• Birria Tacos
• Lemon Basil Burrata With Garlic Toasts
• Herb And Kalamata Lamb Meatballs With Tzatziki
• Greek Chicken Salad
• Whipped Feta With Arugula Pesto

If you make this Mexican Street Corn, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I’d love to hear what you think about it, or better yet, see what you’re cooking! Tag me, @fettysfoodblog with your creation.