Chili's Street Corn Recipe
Make the best Chili’s Street Corn Recipe at home! This easy Mexican-style elote copycat is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect BBQ side dish.
Equipment & Tools
- Mixing Bowl
- Cast-Iron Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
- Brush or spoon for spreading sauce
Ingredients
- 3 ears of corn husked
- Kosher salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Recommended such as Hellmann’s
- 3 tablespoons Daisy Sour Cream, Recommended such as Daisy
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons Grated Los Altos Cotija Cheese, Recommended
- ⅓ teaspoon chili powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Step 2: Prepare the Corn
- Place the husked corn in a medium cast iron skillet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Step 3: Roast the Corn
- Roast in the oven for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- The corn should be tender inside and slightly browned outside.
- Step 4: Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, combine:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lime juice
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- A pinch of salt
- Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Assemble
- Remove the corn from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Step 6: Add Toppings
- Sprinkle with:
- Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra chili powder for garnish
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Fresh corn works best for the sweetest flavor.
You can also grill the corn instead of roasting for a smoky BBQ taste.
Adjust chili powder to control the spice level.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 391kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 27g (42%)Cholesterol: 18mg (6%)Sodium: 420mg (18%)Potassium: 450mg (13%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Calcium: 140mg (14%)Iron: 1.2mg (7%)
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