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Amazing Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn in 2-Min

Instant Pot Mexican street corn
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Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, also known as elote, made quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy corn dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the corn and water in the Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
  4. Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the corn from the Instant Pot.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Brush the corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can grill the corn after cooking it in the Instant Pot for a smoky flavor.
  • If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
  • Adjust the chili powder and paprika to your spice preference.

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