Description
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) captures the heart of Mexican street culture with its combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, topped with creamy sauce and cheese for a delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
4 to 6 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Mexican Crema or Sour Cream
1/2 cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon Chili Powder or Ancho Chili
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
2 units Fresh Lime Wedges
1 clove Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates
- Remove husks and silk from the corn ears to expose the kernels
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Mexican crema, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl
- Place corn on the grill, rotating every 2-3 minutes for about 10-12 minutes until tender and charred
- Brush the mayonnaise mixture over each ear of hot cor
- Roll the corn in crumbled Cotija cheese, then sprinkle with chili powder and cilantro
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime juice
Notes
Charred bits on the corn enhance the flavor, so don’t fear them.
Apply the sauce while the corn is still hot for better adhesion.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg