Elote Atarantado recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Elote Atarantado Recipe

Inspired by Tacos Atarantados
Time30m
Serves4

Elote desgranado, mayo atarantada, queso fresco y doritos rojos.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Corn

    Boil water in a large pot, add corn kernels, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mayo

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Crumble the Queso Fresco

    Using your hands or a fork, crumble the queso fresco into small pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    Crush the Doritos

    Place the red Doritos in a resealable bag and crush them into small pieces. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked corn, the mayo mixture, and crumbled queso fresco. Stir gently until well combined.

  2. 6

    Top with Doritos

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle the crushed Doritos on top for added crunch.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the Elote Atarantado immediately as a side dish or snack. Enjoy!

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