Smoky Skillet Street Corn
Grill flavor. Zero grill. Zero excuses.
No-Grill-Needed Lore
That charred, smoky street-corn flavor doesn't come from the grill grates — it comes from high heat and smoked paprika. A hot skillet and a can of corn get you 90% of the way there, any month of the year.
Portion Matrix (Finished Corn)
Smoky Skillet Street Corn
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Macros: USDA FoodData Central + label data (light mayo, reduced-fat cotija) • as written.
The Numbers Up Front
Total Yield: ~10.5 oz / 300 g
Default Portion: 8 oz / 227 g (this is a hearty side — halve it if you want a smaller portion)
✂️ Trim Trim Trim
Traditional elote is loaded with mayo, butter, AND cotija — swapping most of that for nonfat Greek yogurt with just a touch of light mayo and cheese cuts roughly 18g of fat per 8 oz while keeping the creamy, tangy finish the dish is known for.
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📊 Before & After(per 8 oz / 227 g)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Elote (Mexican Street Corn) | 350 | 5g | 25g | 35g |
| ⭐ Smoky Skillet Version | 225 | 10g | 7g | 37g |
| You Saved / Gained | −125 cal | +5g protein | −18g fat | +2g carbs |
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