Description
Authentic Mexican street corn, also known as Elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe brings the taste of Mexico right to your kitchen, with creamy, tangy, and spicy notes that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or roast the corn until tender and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While the corn is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is cooked, carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Roll the corn in the crumbled cotija cheese, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of hot sauce to the mayonnaise mixture.
- If you can’t find cotija cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 8g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30mg