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    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    Jul 23, 2019 / by Laney Schwartz / 5 Comments(updated Sep 8, 2020)

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    This Mexican Street Corn is an easy way to dress up your corn, feed a crowd, and have the best side dish around!

    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    Have you ever had authentic Mexican Street Corn? I know it’s one of those classics that everyone loves, but until recently, I hadn’t even tried it! Now I know how crazy that sounds–it’s delicious–but I honestly didn’t think I would like it. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It’s SO good, and cooking it in the Instant Pot gets you incredibly flavorful Mexican Street Corn in just a couple minutes!

    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    What is Mexican Street Corn?

    If you’re wondering what I’m even talking about, prepare to have your mind blown. Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a dish you can buy off street carts or food trucks. It’s grilled corn on the cob topped with a combination of:

    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • Cotija cheese
    • Chile powder
    • Fresh lime

    If this is sounding weird to you, just promise me you’ll give it a try! I think it’s gonna blow your mind.

    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    You can make Mexican Street Corn in an Instant Pot?

    Yes! Awesome, right? I love cooking with the Instant Pot because it’s totally hands off and cooks in two minutes. My kind of side dish! I especially love using my appliances in the summer so I don’t have to stand over a hot oven, grill, or stove.

    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    Other recipes to make with corn

    If you’ve got fresh corn on hand, I’ve got some amazing recipes you’ll want to try. I suggest:

    1. Sauteed Zucchini, Corn, & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan
    2. Grilled Corn Panzanella
    3. Burrata Pizza with Fresh Corn & Tomatoes
    4. Grilled Broccolini, Corn, & Tomato Pasta Salad
    5. Herb Grilled Chicken with Fresh Corn Salsa
    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    Alright, let’s make some Mexican Street Corn! And before you say “Get that corn outta my face!” just take a look at how easy this is…

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    Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

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    This Mexican Street Corn is an easy way to dress up your corn, feed a crowd, and have the best side dish around!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 ears corn
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/3 cup crumbled cojita cheese
    • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
    • 1 lime

    Instructions

    1. Add 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Insert the steamer basket and place the corn on top. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
    2. Release pressure manually and let corn cool for a few minutes.
    3. Brush corn with mayonnaise and sprinkle with chili powder, cheese, chives and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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      Comments

    1. Alison

      July 25, 2019 at 1:47 am

      Hi i thought about a better match with this dish since it’s”Mexican” . What would you say if I used crema instead of the mayo?

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      • Life is but a Dish

        July 27, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        Would be great!

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