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Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Close-up of cooked corn on the cob, seasoned with chili powder, crumbled cheese, and cilantro for Instant Pot Mexican street corn.
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Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, elote, made quick and easy in your Instant Pot. This recipe brings the smoky, creamy, and tangy goodness right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the water in the Instant Pot.
  2. Arrange the corn on the trivet or directly in the pot.
  3. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
  5. Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the corn from the Instant Pot.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  8. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
  9. Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, you can grill or broil the corn for a few minutes after cooking it in the Instant Pot.
  • If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • Adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

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