Papas Asadas estilo Elote (Street Corn Loaded Baked Potatoes)
Fluffy baked potatoes piled with charred sweetcorn, elote sauce, lime and coriander for a cheap, filling vegetarian dinner.
Made with Elote sauce (street corn crema). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.63 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Prick the potatoes with a fork, rub with half the oil and a little salt, and bake directly on the oven shelf for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the middle is soft.
70 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Cook the dry sweetcorn for 6 to 8 minutes until charred in places, then take off the heat.
7 min - 3
Mix the charred corn with half the spring onions, the coriander and 50 ml of the elote sauce (see the base recipe) in a bowl.
- 4
Split the hot potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- 5
Spoon the corn mixture into each potato, drizzle over the rest of the sauce, then finish with the remaining spring onions, a dusting of chilli powder and a lime wedge.
Tips
- Bake the potatoes straight on the oven shelf for the crispest skins.
- For a quicker version, microwave the potatoes for 8 minutes then crisp them in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Add a handful of grated cheddar to the potato before the topping if you want it extra cheesy.
- Check the potato is soft right through before you pull it out, a knife should slide in with no resistance.
Storing and freezing
Eat fresh. Cool leftover potatoes within 1 hour, keep in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Reheat the topping only once.
Questions
Can I use sweet potatoes?
Yes. Bake them for 45 to 55 minutes at the same temperature. They suit the smoky chilli and lime very well.
Can I make the topping ahead?
Yes. Char the corn and mix it with the spring onions and coriander up to a day ahead. Add the sauce just before serving.
Is this a full meal?
As a vegetarian dinner it is filling for most people, and works well with a green salad or a side of black beans.
More made with elote sauce (street corn crema)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.