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Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts

Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts - Elote Style Recipe

Experience the vibrant, tangy, and spicy flavors of Mexican street corn in this surprising and delicious twist on roasted Brussels sprouts. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels Sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Elote-Style Corn
  • 1 cup Frozen or Canned Corn drained if canned
For the Elote Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream or Mexican Crema
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, for extra heat
For Garnish
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pat dry the Brussels sprouts. Trim the tough ends and halve them. If any are particularly large, quarter them for even roasting.
    1 ½ pounds Brussels Sprouts
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
    1 ½ pounds Brussels Sprouts, 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender-crisp and slightly charred at the edges. Give them a good toss halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  4. While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn (if using frozen, no need to thaw) and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and slightly caramelized.
    1 cup Frozen or Canned Corn
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of sour cream (or Mexican crema), 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, ½ teaspoon of chili powder, ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika, and optional ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    ¼ cup Mayonnaise, ¼ cup Sour Cream or Mexican Crema, 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice, ½ teaspoon Chili Powder, ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  6. Once the Brussels sprouts are roasted, transfer them to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked corn and pour the elote sauce over the top. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  7. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup of crumbled Cotija cheese and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy this delightful side dish!
    ½ cup Cotija Cheese, 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Lime Wedges

Notes

For extra crispy Brussels sprouts, consider roasting them at 425°F (220°C) for a slightly shorter time (15-20 minutes). Ensure they are not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
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