MixedByNic Recipe
Buffalo Feta Elote Corn
Buffalo Elote-Style Corn takes the Mexican street corn classic and gives it a fiery American spin. Grilled corn is slathered in butter, coated with elote seasoning, and finished with buffalo sauce, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. The result is smoky, spicy, creamy, and tangy — a perfect side dish for barbecues, game days, or anytime you’re craving something bold.
Equipment
- Grill (or grill pan)
- Basting Brush
- Knife & Cutting Board
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Corn
- 4 ears corn husks removed
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 tsp elote seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder to taste
- ½ tsp salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
- 4 tbsp buffalo sauce
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled (or vegan feta)
- ¼ cup chives chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Instructions
Grill the Corn
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place corn directly on the grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Season & Butter
- Brush hot corn with softened butter. Sprinkle evenly with elote seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add Buffalo Kick
- Drizzle buffalo sauce over each ear of corn.
Finish with Toppings
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta, fresh chives, and parsley. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Street Food Roots – Elote is a classic Mexican street food, usually topped with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
🔥 Buffalo Fusion – Buffalo sauce hails from Buffalo, New York, first served on chicken wings in 1964 — now it’s everywhere, from cauliflower to corn.
🧀 Cheese Choices – Cotija is the traditional cheese for elote, but feta or vegan feta add a similar salty-tangy bite.
🥗 Summer Favorite – Grilled corn is one of the most popular summer vegetables in the U.S., often showing up at BBQs and fairs.
Nutrition
Serving: -1gCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 3681mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1712IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 1mg
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