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Mexican Street Corn Is Taking Over! Here Are 12 Recipes to Prove It

If you’re obsessed with Mexican street corn (aka elote), get ready to take things to the next level. This roundup features bold, cheesy, chili-dusted recipes that turn corn on the cob—and off—into the ultimate side dish or snack. From classic takes to creative twists, these Mexican street corn recipes bring serious flavor to your summer table.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

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This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad is a hit! It is easy to make and loaded with flavor, fiber, and protein!

Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Dip

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This Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Dip is great for a big crowd! Serve it alongside your tacos or make it the center of a big game day party!

Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup

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This delicious Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup comes together quickly and easily and can be adjusted for flavor preferences!

Street Corn Smash Tacos

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This recipe is a delicious mashup of flavor! Enjoy these easy street corn smash tacos with the family!

Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip

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This vegan Mexican street corn dip recipe is a great appetizer or side dish for Taco Tuesday! It's light and delicious!

Mexican Street Corn Nachos

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If you’re a fan of Mexican street corn and crunchy tortilla chips, you will love this Mexican Street Corn Nachos recipe. Bursting with unforgettable flavor from the sweet corn and bacon, these tasty nachos are sure to disappear fast.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a zesty, creamy dressing wraps noodles, roasted corn, and Queso crumbles to make a perfect pasta salad!

Elote Wings

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These Elote Wings, inspired by the popular Mexican street corn, may be the best chicken wings ever! Baked till crisp, they’re tossed in a creamy, dreamy mayo based sauce that’s savory and tangy, then finished off with a touch of chili powder.

Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad

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This Mexican street corn chopped salad is loosely inspired by Mexican street corn. It's a delicious salad you will be eating all summer!

Mexican Street Cornbread Muffins

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Mexican street cornbread muffins is the ultimate side dish recipe that is sweet, savory, creamy, and spicy. 

Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder

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Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder is the feel good chowder of Fall. This hearty chowder is packed with charred corn, red peppers, spicy pepper jack cheese, and Cotija cheese for the perfect finish.

Mexican Street Corn Enchiladas

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Classic Mexican Streen Corn (Elote) flavors are the star of these vegetarian enchiladas.

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