Elote Cubano

Name: Elote Cubano
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 fresh corn cobs (husked); 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Cuban street corn coated with a creamy lime mayo, cotija cheese, and smoky chili powder. A trending flavor-packed side dish.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fresh corn cobs (husked)
4 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/4 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 4 fresh corn cobs (husked) and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
2

Drain the corn and let cool slightly. Rub each cob with 4 tbsp butter.
3

In a small bowl, mix 6 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to make the lime mayo.
4

Roll each corn in the lime mayo coating on all sides.
5

Generously coat with 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp chili powder.
6

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of cotija in Elote Cubano?

The entry for Elote Cubano calls for 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled. In its place: Feta or ricotta salata, crumbled. Rinse the feta briefly if it is very salty.

Is Elote Cubano spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Elote Cubano comes from 1/4 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Elote Cubano dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Elote Cubano is 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Elote Cubano?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 620 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Elote Cubano?

Refrigerate what is left of Elote Cubano within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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