Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
A delightful Mexican dish featuring grilled corn coated in a creamy sauce with lime and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn until charred and tender, approximately 10 minutes, turning regularly.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt until well-blended.
- Cut the kernels off the grilled corn and combine them with the creamy mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Serve while warm, garnished with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
Notes
This dish is perfect with grilled meats and salads. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg