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Mexican Street Corn Hot Dogs on a plate
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Mexican Street Corn Hot Dogs

If you love bold flavors, these Mexican Street Corn Hot Dogs (elote hot dogs) are about to become a new favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: grill, Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ears fresh sweet white corn
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice divided
  • cup Crema Mexicana
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 oz. Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 8 bun-length hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns

Instructions

  • Heat grill to 400°F. Remove husks from corn cobs. Drizzle olive oil over the corn cobs and use your fingers or a pastry brush to rub the oil over the corn. Grill corn on the preheated grill, turning every 3 minutes, until corn is cooked on all sides and beginning to char (about 20 minutes total).
    corn on a grill
  • Remove corn from grill and cut kernels from cobs. Place corn kernels in a medium bowl.
    removing corn from the cob
  • In a small bowl, combine cayenne, smoked paprika, and cumin.
    spice mix in a small bowl
  • Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ of the spice mixture, the cojita cheese, and ¼ cup cilantro to the corn. Toss to combine.
    1/2 spice mix, cheese and cilantro added to bowl with corn
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, remaining ½ of the spice mixture, crema, and mayonnaise.
    lime juice, remaining ½ of the spice mixture, crema, and mayonnaise in a bowl
  • Grill hot dogs over medium-high heat until cooked to desired temperature.
    hot dogs on a grill
  • Assemble hot dogs in buns, load with the corn mixture and then drizzle heavily with the crema mixture.
  • Sprinkle with more chopped cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve immediately.
    Mexican Street Corn Hot Dogs on a plater

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg