Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

Name: Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ears corn; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/3 cup crumbled cojita cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 lime

by Laney Schwartz on Jul 23, 2019 (updated Jun 2, 2023) 5 comments

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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!

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!

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.

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.

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:

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…