Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn + More Summer Instant Pot Hacks

Jul 2 2019
The Instant Pot has so many uses, and HG superfan Scott Wolf (not the actor) introduced us to the wonders of the steamer basket. We used it to whip up this outrageously tasty recipe, and we're officially ready for ALL the barbecues…



Hungry Girl's Healthy Instant Pot Mexican Corn on the Cob Recipe

Print Instant Pot Mexican Corn on the Cob Print

1/4th of recipe (1 ear): 124 calories, 3g total fat (1g sat. fat), 219mg sodium, 20.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 7.5g sugars, 5.5g protein

Click for WW Points® value*

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 medium ears of corn, husks removed

4 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese (or 1/4 cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese)

1 tsp. taco seasoning

Optional topping: chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Add 2 cups of water to an Instant Pot. Place a stainless-steel steamer basket inside the pot.

Place corn in the basket and seal with lid. Press Manual/Pressure Cook, and set time for 2 minutes. (Instant Pot will preheat for about 15 minutes.)

Once cooked, press Keep Warm/Cancel. Vent to release steam. (Careful. It’s hot!)

Spread cheese onto corn, and sprinkle with taco seasoning.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Hungry for More Summer Instant Pot Hacks?

Deviled Eggs Made Easy - Use the IP to cook up a dozen eggs, and you'll be on your way to Devilish Eggs in no time.

Pulled Chicken for the Potluck - Timesaving hack! Pop frozen chicken breasts right into the Instant Pot. Once cooked, shred and mix with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Easy Spaghetti Squash = Veggie-Noodle Pasta Salad - Cook up some spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot, and then use it in a refreshing spin on pasta salad… like this one!

It's Always a Good Time for Chili - Chili is a cookout classic, and the Instant Pot is a great shortcut to slow-simmered flavor. This turkey chili recipe is where it’s at!



Must-Listen Episode: Weight-Loss Q&A on the Hungry Girl Podcast!

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for… Lisa is addressing the TOP weight-loss questions from Hungry Girl fans! Listen in to learn…

⭑ tips for tackling plateaus and emotional eating (plus the skinny on a virtual mindfulness workshop)
⭑ the truth about metabolism and fat-burning foods (with a special guest expert)
⭑ what Lisa eats in a typical day (and how she incorporates the 80/20 philosophy!)
… and so much more!

Click to listen! Or search for Hungry Girl: Chew the Right Thing! in your phone’s podcast app.
FYI: As an Amazon Associate, we may receive compensation from some of these links.



Chew on this:

Happy National Grilling Month! (That's July.) Impress all your neighbors with these adorable Bunless Turkey Burger Kebabs

Help out that pal who never knows what to make for the potluck. Click "Send to a Friend" now!

Social

We may receive affiliate compensation from some of these links. Prices and availability are subject to change.

We may have received free samples of food, which in no way influences whether these products are reviewed favorably, unfavorably, mentioned with indifference, or mentioned at all. Click for more about our editorial and advertising policies.

*The WW Points® values for these products and/or recipes were calculated by Hungry Girl and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe or its manufacturer or developer by WW International, Inc., the owner of the Points® trademark.

Questions on the WW Points® values listed? Click here.

Hungry Girl provides general information about food and lifestyle. This information and any linked materials are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. Click here for more information.