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Lazy Slow Cooker Mexican Corn On The Cob

A delicious corn treat that is based on the wonderful street corn popular in Mexico. Sweet corn slow cooked to perfection then slathered with a creamy, tangy, next level sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican corn on the cob, Slow cooker elote, slow cooker Mexican corn on the cob, slow cooker mexican street corn
Servings: 6 serivngs
Calories: 196kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cotija cheese grated parmesan cheese or feta cheese work too.
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • paprika (optional)
  • fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • add water to bottom of slow cooker
  • place ears of corn in slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours (until kernels are plump and a give a bit when poked)
  • While corn is cooking, mix remaining ingredients together in a small bowl
  • When corn is finished cooking, carefully remove from slow cooker with tongs and use a spatula to slather mixture fully over all kernels.
  • sprinkle cotija (or grated parm or crumbled feta) over slathered ears.
  • optional, sprinkle paprika and fresh, chopped cilantro over slathered ears.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg