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.

Questions

Can I make Elote Cubano dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 long does Elote Cubano keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Elote Cubano?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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