The Incredible Elote Dog
This Elote Dog is a fine addition to your summer cooking arsenal!
Things to know:
What is elote?
Elote (meaning “corn cob” in Spanish) is a popular Mexican street food consisting of grilled or boiled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy sauce, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
What does elote taste like?
Elote tastes like a perfect harmony of sweet, smoky, creamy, salty, and tangy flavors. The natural sweetness of the grilled, charred corn combines with rich mayonnaise and crumbly, salty cheese, while a splash of lime juice and a dusting of chili powder provide a sharp, zesty kick.
What are the different regional variations of elote?
Regional variations of elote (Mexican street corn) across Mexico and Central America differ mainly in toppings and, in some cases, the use of butter or cream, featuring regional favorites like chili-lime powder in central Mexico, cheese/crema in southern regions, and shrimp powder on coasts. Common types include elote preparado (classic), elote loco (Central America), and esquites (corn in a cup).
Key Regional Variations of Elote
Central Mexico (Mexico City): Often skewered and coated with mayonnaise or crema, Cotija cheese, and chile en polvo (ground chili powder) or hot sauce.
Northern Mexico: Smothered in butter and mayonnaise, often with more intense, spicy, and savory toppings.
Southern Mexico (Oaxaca): Uses fresh Mexican crema and creamy cheeses like queso fresco rather than only aged Cotija.
Coastal Regions (Veracruz, Pacific Coast): Often features a seafood twist with savory, umami-rich shrimp powder added to the toppings.
Central America (Elote Loco): Typically includes mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and cheddar cheese, resulting in a savory and savory-sweet (“loco” or crazy) flavor profile.
Why are Kirkland hot dogs so good?
Kirkland Signature hot dogs taste exceptional because they are massive quarter-pound links made from 100% USDA Choice beef with zero fillers, by-products, or corn syrup. Manufactured in Costco’s own facilities, they are perfectly seasoned and consistently deliver a juicy, smoky, and savory flavor.
Ingredients:
1 hot dog (we prefer the Kirkland monsters from Costco)
2 slices thick cut bacon
1/4 cup frozen corn, cooked per bag instructions
cojita cheese
dash of chili powder (we used chipotle for an extra kick)
diced cilantro
wedge of lime for serving
lime mayo (recipe below)
hot dog bun (check video for type)
1. Spread out the cooked corn on the griddle over medium heat and cook long enough to get a char on the corn. Remove the corn from the griddle and sent aside.
2. Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs on the griddle over medium heat and cook until the bacon gets good and crispy. Remove the dogs from the griddle and set aside.
3. Coat the buns with mayo, then toast on the griddle over medium low heat until they are good and toasty.
4. Construct your Elote Dog as follows: place a layer of the lime mayo on the bun. Top that with the bacon wrapped hot dog. Top that with a 1/4 cup of the cooked, charred corn. Add a layer of cojita cheese, then top with the crunchy bacon bits and jalapeños, then cilantro.
5. Serve with a slice of lime. ENJOY!
Lime Mayo
1 cup of mayonnaise
2 T of fresh lime juice
1 t of lime zest
1 t of minced garlic (or garlic powder).
1. Whisk together ingredients.
2. Enhance it with cilantro or spices for a brighter, spicier flavor if you wish!
Equipment used:
Blackstone griddle
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