Name: Elote Ramen Skillet (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 Packages Ramen Noodles - chicken flavor; 4 tbsp Ramen Seasoning Packets - chicken flavor; 2 Ears of Corn - shucked; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Mexican Crema or Sour Cream; 1 Lime - juiced; 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese - crumbled; 2 tbsp Cilantro - chopped; 1 tbsp Chili Powder - for garnish

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A quick and easy skillet version of Mexican street corn (elote) using ramen noodles for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 11

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Ramen
4 4 Packages Ramen Noodles - chicken flavor
4 tbsp 60 mL Ramen Seasoning Packets - chicken flavor
Corn
2 2 Ears of Corn - shucked
Sauce
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
cup 60 mL Mexican Crema or Sour Cream
1 1 Lime - juiced
tsp 2.5 mL Chili Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic Powder
Toppings
cup 30 g Cotija Cheese - crumbled
2 tbsp 15 g Cilantro - chopped
1 tbsp 7.5 g Chili Powder - for garnish

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Instructions

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Cook Ramen Noodles according to package directions, discarding the seasoning packet. Drain and set aside.
Shuck the Corn and grill, boil, or pan-fry until slightly charred. Cut the kernels off the cob.
In a medium bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients. Mix well.
In a large skillet, combine cooked Ramen Noodles, corn kernels, and Sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Garnish with Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, and Chili Powder. Serve immediately.