Description
Elote Dogs are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic hot dog, topped with Mexican street corn-inspired ingredients like creamy mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh lime. Perfect for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight meal with a bold flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef or turkey hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled, roasted, or canned and drained)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Grill or pan-fry the hot dogs until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Warm the hot dog buns on the grill or in a pan for 1–2 minutes until soft and slightly toasted.
- In a bowl, mix the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, paprika (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Place each hot dog in a bun, then spoon the elote-style corn mixture generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and red onion (if using).
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can use frozen corn—just thaw and sauté briefly for best flavor.
- Try jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier version.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based hot dogs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 elote dog
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: elote hot dogs, street corn dogs, Mexican hot dog, summer grilling, fusion recipe