mexican style street corn

Name: Mexican Style Street Corn
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can(s) whole kernel corn; 1/4 stick(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 1/2 cup(s) grated cotija cheese, can be substituted with parmesan; 1 or 2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

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Dave Jimenez

Milwaukee, WI

Updated on May 14, 2017

In most Chicano communities we are visited by eloteros, (corn vendors) that serve this dish either on the cob or in a dish. However, the eloteros stop traveling once the weather is too cold. So for those of us in cold weather climates; this is a simple and quick snack to sate our winter cravings.

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prep time

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can whole kernel corn
1/4 stick butter
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated cotija cheese, can be substituted with parmesan
1 or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

How To Make mexican style street corn

Step 1

Open can of corn and empty all water.

Step 2

Add butter, and prepare corn either on stove top or microwave.
Step 3

Once you reach desired temperature remove corn from heat and place in serving bowl. Add mayonnaise, and cheese. Mix well.
Step 4

Sprinkle cayenne as liberally as you can handle and serve.
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