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    Dairy-Free Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elote)

    Published: May 23, 2023 · Modified: Sep 18, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    Dairy-Free Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a delicious way to enjoy grilled corn all spring and summer long! The sweet corn is grilled in the husk and topped with a creamy homemade sauce, fresh cilantro, and feta cheese.

    Close up picture of dairy free mexican street corn.

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    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
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    • Expert Tips
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    If you're looking for a healthy side dish to make, Mexican Street Corn is always a crowd pleaser! The sweet, juicy grilled corn is slathered in a homemade creamy sauce, fresh cilantro, and dairy-free feta cheese.

    This dish is popular on Cinco de Mayo, but it can be enjoyed as a side with a variety of recipes!

    You'll love that this recipe is easy to prepare, made with simple ingredients, and great for serving at summer picnics or parties.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for dairy free mexican street corn measured out.
    • Sweet Corn - You will need 6 whole ears of corn for this recipe. (Feel free to make more!)
    • Dairy-Free Feta - I used the brand Miyokos and it was delicious! You can also nutritional yeast to get a "cheesy" flavor.
    • Mayo - I used Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo.
    • Fresh Lime Juice - You'll need fresh lime juice for the creamy sauce and extra lime wedges for serving.
    • Chopped Cilantro - I use fresh cilantro in the homemade sauce and also as a garnish on the grilled corn.
    • Seasoning - For the creamy sauce you'll need, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and paprika. For an extra kick of spice, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing the Corn

    Start by peeling back the husk and removing the white fibers. Then peel the husk back over the corn and place in a large casserole dish with water. Repeat with all 6 ears of corn.

    Next, let the corn soak for 30 minutes to ensure that it does not catch fire on the grill.

    Peeled corn on the cobb with white fibers.
    Corn on the cobb with husk peeled down.
    Corn with husk peeled back up.
    Corn soaking in a large white baking dish.

    Step 2: Creamy Sauce

    While the corn is soaking, add all sauce ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

    Creamy sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    Creamy sauce blended in a glass bowl.

    Step 3: Grilling

    Grill the corn at 375 degrees for 15 minutes on each side.

    Corn on the cob cooking on the grill.
    Charred corn with husk.

    Step 4: Remove Husks

    Remove the corn from the grill and pull back all of the husks. For a charred flavor, grill the corn without the husks for a few minutes on each side. Place the corn on a large plate.

    Charred corn on the cob with husk peeled down.
    Grilled corn on parchment paper.

    Step 5: Grilled Corn Toppings

    Spread a generous amount of the creamy sauce onto each piece of corn. Top with fresh cilantro and feta cheese. Enjoy hot!

    Brushing creamy sauce onto the grilled corn.
    Corn topped with creamy sauce, fresh cilantro, and feta with lime wedges.

    Expert Tips

    • For grill marks, remove the husks after 30 minutes and cook for a few minutes on each side.
    • This dish is best served fresh. Make sure you grill the corn and add the toppings when you're ready to eat!
    • Stick a wooden skewer through the bottom of each piece of corn before serving to make it easier to grab and eat.
    • To make this recipe spicier, just add about ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper into the creamy sauce or sprinkle some hot sauce on top of the corn before serving.
    • Use a silicone brush to add the creamy sauce onto the grilled corn. It's easy to use, and you can throw it right in the dishwasher!
    • Meal prep the grilled corn and sauce ahead of time and heat the corn in the air fryer or microwave before serving!
    Mexican street corn with dairy free feta, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Mexican corn pairs well with grilled chicken, steak, tacos, fajitas, or taquitos. I also like serving this dish with lime wedges so your guests can add extra lime juice to their corn!

    Another great topping for grilled corn is butter! If you're dairy-free, try a vegan butter alternative or use a high-quality grass-fed butter like the one from Kerrygold. Rub the butter onto the hot grilled corn before brushing on the sauce.

    It's also a great addition to a Mexican inspired salad! To use grilled corn as a salad topper, carefully cut the corn kernels off with a sharp knife. You can find more details on my Southwest Chicken Salad post.

    To make a quick Mexican Street Corn Dip, add the grilled corn into a bowl with the creamy sauce and toss with extra feta cheese, lime juice, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro. Serve with corn tortilla chips!

    How to store leftovers

    To easily store leftovers, use a sharp knife to cut off the corn kernels and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    You can also store the corn on the cob in tin foil or reusable storage bags.

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    Close up picture of dairy free mexican street corn.

    Dairy-Free Mexican Street Corn

    Dairy-Free Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a delicious way to enjoy corn all spring and summer long! The corn is grilled in the husk and topped with a creamy homemade sauce, fresh cilantro, and feta cheese.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 181 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Grill

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Ears of Corn
    • ¼ Cup Dairy-Free Feta I used the brand Miyokos.

    Creamy Sauce

    • ⅓ Cup Mayo I used Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo.
    • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
    • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ¼ Teaspoon Paprika

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Corn

    • Start by peeling back the husk and removing the white fibers. Then peel the husk back over the corn and place in a large casserole dish with water. Repeat with all 6 ears of corn.
    • Next, let the corn soak for 30 minutes to ensure that it does not catch fire on the grill.

    Creamy Sauce

    • While the corn is soaking, add all sauce ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

    Grilling

    • Grill the corn at 375 degrees for 15 minutes on each side.

    Finishing Touches

    • Remove the corn from the grill and pull back all of the husks. For a charred flavor, grill the corn without the husks for a few minutes on each side. Place the corn on a large plate.
    • Spread a generous amount of the creamy sauce onto each piece of corn. Top with fresh cilantro and feta cheese. Enjoy hot!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • For grill marks, remove the husks after 30 minutes and cook for a few minutes on each side.
    • This dish is best served fresh. Make sure you grill the corn and add the toppings when you're ready to eat!
    • Stick a wooden skewer through the bottom of each piece of corn before serving to make it easier to grab and eat.
    • To make this recipe spicier, just add about ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper into the creamy sauce or sprinkle some hot sauce on top of the corn before serving.
    • Use a silicone brush to add the creamy sauce onto the grilled corn. It's easy to use, and you can throw it right in the dishwasher!
    • Meal prep the grilled corn and sauce ahead of time and heat the corn in the air fryer or microwave before serving!

    How To Store Leftovers

    To easily store leftovers, use a sharp knife to cut off the corn kernels and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    You can also store the corn on the cob in tin foil or reusable storage bags.
    ** See full post for more information and step by step photo instructions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords dairy free elote, dairy free mexican street corn, vegan elote, vegan mexican street corn
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