By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 25, 2021
This Mexican Street Corn recipe is a healthy version of a restaurant favorite. I took the corn off the cob, switched out some ingredients (no mayo or sour cream), and kept the same delicious flavors to create this creamy, healthy Mexican-style corn salad. It makes an awesome appetizer, side dish, or snack!
What’s in this Mexican Street Corn recipe
This creamy corn dish is so quick and easy to make, and it’s healthier than the traditional version. Just brown the corn in a skillet, mix it with all the ingredients to make a sort of corn salad, then eat!
- Corn: A frozen steam-in-bag corn works great for this recipe, but you could also use canned (just drain and rinse before adding it to the skillet).
- Plain Greek Yogurt: Use this healthy ingredient instead of mayo or sour cream to add a creamy element.
- Low Fat Feta Cheese: Feta crumbles add a delicious tangy flavor. Try cotija cheese as a substitute!
- Lime Juice: This adds a bright acidity to liven up the dish.
- Jalapeno: Remove the seeds for a little spice, keep them for extra spice, or skip all together if you don’t want any heat.
- Red Onion: These add a nice bite and some texture into the mix.
- Garlic: I used 2 cloves but use as much or as little as you like.
- Cilantro: I love fresh cilantro, but you can skip it if you don’t like it. You can use parsley or another herb too.
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce: This adds amazing flavor and heat. Leave it out if you don’t like spice. You could also use a homemade taco sauce instead.
Variations on this off the cob street corn
To make this Mexican street corn more traditional, skip the healthy swaps and use mayo or sour cream if you prefer.
If you want an elote-style corn, add an elote seasoning blend (mix together paprika, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, and lime zest).
If you want a less spicy version, skip the hot sauce and jalapeños.
Also known as Elote, Mexican street corn is typically grilled then covered with mayonnaise or sour cream, cheese, lime, and chile powder.
Between the jalapeño and hot sauce, this dish is pretty spicy. But you can leave out either ingredient if you prefer.
If using frozen corn, it should be cooked/warmed first. If using canned corn, you can just heat it in the skillet as instructed.
How to Store Creamy Mexican Style Corn
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Serve cold, straight from the fridge.
What to Serve with Mexican Street Corn
This healthy Mexican street corn makes a great dip or side dish. Serve it with plenty of tortilla chips as an appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or taco night . Use it as a topping (like a salsa) with your favorite tacos. Or add it to a plate of chicken enchiladas , chimichangas , or cilantro lime chicken . And of course you’ll want to pair it with a skinny margarita .
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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- ▢ 2 – 10 ounce bags steam fresh frozen corn
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ juice from one lime about 2 tablespoons
- ▢ 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- ▢ 4 ounces low fat feta cheese
- ▢ 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (leave the seeds in for extra spice!)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ▢ 2 tablespoons franks redhot sauce or your favorite wing sauce
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Instructions
- Prepare corn according to package instructions. 2 – 10 ounce bags steam fresh frozen corn
- Once corn is steamed/dethawed, heat in a large skillet on medium high heat with the olive oil. I cooked it for about 7-8 minutes until it was slightly browned. 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Take corn off of heat and toss with all other ingredients. juice from one lime, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 4 ounces low fat feta cheese, 1 jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons franks redhot sauce
- Serve as side dish or as a dip with tortilla chips!
- Serve immediately and refrigerate remainder for up to 3-5 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Street Corn Recipes We Love
- Mexican Corn on the Cob
- Esquites Corn Salad
- Avocado Corn Salsa
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salsa
- Black Bean & Corn Fiesta Dip
- Mexican Street Corn Dip
- Street Corn Pasta Salad
Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 2 - 10 ounce bags steam fresh frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice from one lime about 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 ounces low fat feta cheese
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (leave the seeds in for extra spice!)
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons franks redhot sauce or your favorite wing sauce
Instructions
- Prepare corn according to package instructions. 2 - 10 ounce bags steam fresh frozen corn
- Once corn is steamed/dethawed, heat in a large skillet on medium high heat with the olive oil. I cooked it for about 7-8 minutes until it was slightly browned. 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Take corn off of heat and toss with all other ingredients. juice from one lime, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 4 ounces low fat feta cheese, 1 jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons franks redhot sauce
- Serve as side dish or as a dip with tortilla chips!
- Serve immediately and refrigerate remainder for up to 3-5 days.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
