Corn Three Ways

Name: Corn Three Ways: Elote, Succotash, Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ears corn, shucked; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp chili powder; ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese; ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, minced; 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced; ½ cup frozen lima beans; ½ cup frozen okra; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1 small tomato cored and chopped; 1 tsp honey; 1½ tsp salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; ½ cup chicken stock; ¼ cup cornmeal; ¼ cup flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 egg; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp oil; 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 2 scallions or ¼ cup chives, chopped; ½ cup grated parmesan; ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped; ½ cup sour cream, for garnish

Corn Three Ways delivers three distinct corn side dishes—elote, succotash, and fritters—each requiring minimal prep and designed to pair with any summer meal.

🌍American 🥗Vegetarian 🏷️Corn 🏷️Elote 🏷️Succotash 🏷️Corn fritters Sides

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Total

1h 40m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$46–$76

Ingredients

2 ears corn, shucked
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp chili powder
⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, minced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ cup frozen lima beans
½ cup frozen okra
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 small tomato cored and chopped
1 tsp honey
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup cornmeal
¼ cup flour
1 tsp paprika
1 egg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp oil
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 scallions or ¼ cup chives, chopped
½ cup grated parmesan
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup sour cream, for garnish

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Instructions

1
For Elote Corn: Pour 1/2 cup water in to the Suvie rice pot (black handles). Place strainer insert into the pot and place corn in the strainer insert. Cover pot with lid, ensuring pot is centered on the hot plate. Steam, 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine chili powder, cotija and cilantro on a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
When cook is completed, slather each ear with mayonnaise, and roll in prepared cotija cheese mixture.
4
For Succotash: Combine all ingredients in a Suvie pan. Slow Cook on High in Suvie for 1½ hours. Remove from Suvie and serve.
5
For Corn Fritters: Grease a Suvie pan. Whisk together all ingredients except for the sour cream. Pour into prepared pan and Slow Cook on High in Suvie for 1 hour.
6
After the cook, remove pan from Suvie. Cut fritter into rectangles and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

For elote, char the corn directly over a gas flame or on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side to develop caramelization and sweetness before applying the mayo and cheese coating.
When making succotash, add the okra in the final 2 minutes of cooking to preserve its texture and prevent it from becoming slimy.
Mix corn fritter batter gently—overmixing develops gluten and results in dense, tough fritters instead of light and tender ones.
Ensure vegetable oil is hot (around 350°F) before adding fritters; oil that's too cool will absorb into the batter rather than crisp it.

Substitutions

Mayonnaise → crema or Greek yogurt (lighter option; adjust consistency)
Cotija cheese → feta, queso fresco, or Parmesan (all provide salty, tangy flavor)
Cilantro → parsley or chives (for a milder herb profile)
Frozen lima beans and okra → fresh summer squash, zucchini, or corn kernels (similar cooking time and summer theme)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover succotash and fritters in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat fritters in a 350°F oven and warm succotash gently on the stovetop.

Common Questions

Can I make these corn recipes ahead of time?

Elote is best served immediately after cooking. Succotash can be made a few hours ahead and reheated gently. Corn fritters are best served fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

What can I substitute for cotija cheese?

Feta cheese, queso fresco, or crumbled goat cheese work well as replacements for cotija in elote.

Can I use fresh lima beans and okra instead of frozen?

Yes. Fresh lima beans may need 5–10 minutes longer cooking time depending on size. Fresh okra should be cut into bite-sized pieces and added near the end to avoid mushiness.