Description
Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a delicious and popular snack featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream, topped with cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn on the cob: 4 ears
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup
- Cotija cheese: 1 cup, crumbled
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by husking and rinsing it under cold water.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Make the creamy sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Once the corn is grilled, coat it with the creamy sauce and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
- Garnish with chili powder and fresh cilantro, and serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- Choose fresh corn with bright green husks for the best flavor.
- Alternative cooking methods include boiling, oven roasting, or air frying.
- For a spicy version, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Vegetarian options can include more vegetables or plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, grilled corn, summer recipes, Mexican cuisine